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SB 59

School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amend secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ed McBroom

SB 59 adjusts Michigan school funding formulas to count students in work-based learning programs differently for state aid distribution purposes.

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Bill Summary · SB 59

Legislative bill overview

SB 59 modifies how Michigan counts students in school membership for state funding purposes, specifically adjusting the formula for pupils participating in work-based learning experiences. The bill amends existing school finance law to ensure students engaged in these programs are counted appropriately for aid distribution calculations.

Why is this important

School funding in Michigan is largely based on student membership counts, so changes to how students are counted directly affect the dollars schools receive. This bill could influence how many resources schools dedicate to work-based learning programs (internships, apprenticeships, vocational training) by adjusting the financial incentives for offering them.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding impact clarity: The bill's specific mechanism for counting work-based learning students isn't detailed in available information, making it unclear whether this increases or decreases funding for schools offering these programs
  • Program accessibility: Changes to funding formulas may incentivize or discourage schools from offering work-based learning, potentially affecting student access to career pathways
  • Implementation complexity: Modifying membership counting rules requires schools to track and report student participation differently, adding administrative burden

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

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