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HB 5618

Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Markkanen

Michigan HB 5618 appropriates state funding for higher education in fiscal year 2026-2027 by amending education funding statute provisions, currently in committee review.

bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 5618

Legislative bill overview

HB 5618 is a higher education appropriations bill for Michigan's fiscal year 2026-2027 that amends sections of the 1979 Public Act 94 governing education funding formulas. The bill has been recently introduced and referred to the House Appropriations Committee for review. Specific appropriation amounts and funding allocations are not yet detailed in the available legislative record.

Why is this important

Higher education appropriations directly affect funding levels for Michigan's universities and colleges, influencing tuition rates, student financial aid availability, and institutional operations. Changes to MCL 388.1836 and 388.1841 could modify how state funds are distributed among institutions or alter the methodology for calculating state support.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation disputes: Different universities and stakeholder groups may compete for limited appropriation dollars, creating disagreement over distribution formulas
  • Tuition and student impact: Changes in state funding could pressure institutions to adjust tuition or reduce services, affecting student affordability and access
  • Economic priorities: Debate may emerge over whether higher education funding levels are appropriate given other state budget needs like K-12 education, infrastructure, or healthcare

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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