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HB 4874

School aid: supplemental; funding for rural and isolated districts; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1281d.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 22 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates supplemental state funding for rural and isolated school districts to address geographic funding disparities.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4874

Legislative bill overview

HB 4874 amends Michigan's school funding law (Public Act 451) by adding a new section (1281d) to provide supplemental funding specifically for rural and isolated school districts. The bill aims to address funding disparities that these districts face due to their geographic characteristics and lower population densities.

Why is this important

Rural and isolated school districts typically have smaller tax bases and student populations, making it difficult for them to generate sufficient local revenue while maintaining educational services across geographically dispersed areas. Supplemental state funding could help these districts retain teachers, maintain infrastructure, and provide competitive educational programs despite enrollment and economic challenges.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and eligibility criteria: The bill doesn't specify in its summary how "rural and isolated" will be defined, which districts qualify, and how funding amounts will be calculated—leaving questions about fairness and consistency.
  • Funding source: No details provided on how this supplemental funding will be financed, raising concerns about whether it diverts resources from other districts or requires new revenue.
  • Measurement of outcomes: Unclear what success metrics exist or how the state will evaluate whether supplemental funding actually improves educational outcomes in these districts.

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

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