School aid: supplemental; funding for at-risk pupils; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1310g.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 21 co-sponsors

HB 4877 would require annual state funding for at-risk pupils, setting a 35% of each public school's foundation allowance as supplemental aid starting FY2026.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025

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Purpose and intent

HB 4877 creates a statutory requirement that the Legislature annually appropriate supplemental state school aid to public schools to assist "at‑risk pupils" (as defined by section 31a of the State School Aid Act, MCL 388.1631a). The intent is to provide a consistent, formula‑linked supplemental payment targeted to students identified as at risk.

Key provisions

Adds section 1310g to the Revised School Code (MCL 380.1 et seq.).

Beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, the Legislature "shall appropriate" funds each fiscal year to public schools for the purpose of assisting at‑risk pupils (per MCL 388.1631a).

The amount appropriated to each public school under this section must equal 35% of the foundation allowance that the public school receives under section 20 of the State School Aid Act (MCL 388.1620) in the fiscal year in which the supplemental funds are appropriated.

The bill does not specify additional restrictions, distribution mechanics beyond the 35% rule, or mandatory use and reporting requirements for the supplemental funds beyond the stated purpose.

Who is affected

Directly affected: Michigan public schools (local school districts, public school academies/charter schools, and other entities that receive a foundation allowance under MCL 388.1620).

Beneficiaries: pupils identified as "at‑risk" under MCL 388.1631a (commonly includes students meeting risk criteria such as poverty/low income, limited English proficiency, poor attendance, homelessness, juvenile justice involvement, pregnant/parenting status, etc.).

State budget/Legislature: requires annual appropriation action and would increase state K‑12 spending obligations if funded.

Fiscal and timeline notes

Effective funding start: fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 (subject to annual appropriations).

Fiscal impact: the approximate state cost would equal 35% of the aggregate foundation allowances paid to public schools in a given fiscal year. Actual dollar impact depends on the Legislature’s appropriation and the foundation allowance base for that year.

Legislative status (selected): Filed Mar 13, 2025; passed House May 7, 2025; later referred to various committees (Insurance; Business & Commerce) and—per latest entry—electronically reproduced Sept 11, 2025 and referred to the Appropriations Committee. Primary sponsor listed as Rep. Regina Weiss.

Considerations

The bill ties supplemental funding to an existing formula element (foundation allowance) but makes funding subject to annual appropriation rather than creating an automatic entitlement.

Because uses and reporting requirements are not detailed, implementation would depend on subsequent appropriations language and administrative guidance.

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