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HB 4162

Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ann Bollin

Michigan bill modifies K-12 school funding formula allocation mechanisms with immediate effect, potentially shifting education aid distribution across districts.

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Bill Summary · HB 4162

Legislative bill overview

HB 4162 amends Michigan's school funding formula under the School Aid Act by modifying sections related to K-12 appropriations and funding distribution mechanisms. The bill passed the House on March 12, 2025, and is currently in the Senate Appropriations Committee. The specific amendments to sections 11 and 17b suggest changes to how state aid is calculated or allocated to school districts.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly affect how billions of dollars are distributed across Michigan's 500+ school districts, impacting classroom resources, teacher salaries, and educational services for over 1.4 million students. Changes to these foundational sections can significantly alter funding equity between wealthy and lower-income districts, potentially affecting educational outcomes statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding distribution equity: Amendments to the aid formula may redistribute money between districts, creating winners and losers that could provoke opposition from affected communities
  • Transparency of changes: The bill's technical language obscures whether adjustments increase, decrease, or reallocate total funding, making stakeholder assessment difficult without detailed fiscal analysis
  • Implementation timeline: The "immediate effect" designation bypasses normal delay periods, preventing extended public review and comment before changes take effect

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

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