Bill
HB 5032
Michigan bill prohibits school districts from using state aid funds to pay for special elections, shifting costs to local operational budgets.
HB 5032 amends Michigan's school funding law (MCL 380.1361) to prohibit school districts from using state aid funds to pay for special elections. The bill restricts how schools can allocate their state-provided financial resources, specifically preventing the use of these funds for election-related expenses.
School districts routinely hold special elections for bond proposals, millage increases, and other district-specific matters, with costs typically ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on district size. If passed, this bill would force districts to absorb these election costs from existing operational budgets or alternative funding sources, potentially impacting other educational services or forcing districts to reduce special election frequency.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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