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HB 4869

School aid: supplemental; funding for special education classes; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1701b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 23 co-sponsors

Michigan bill proposes supplemental state funding for special education classes to help school districts offset higher costs of serving students with disabilities.

bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4869

Legislative bill overview

HB 4869 amends Michigan's School Code to add a new section (1701b) establishing supplemental funding specifically for special education classes. The bill was introduced in September 2025 and is currently under review by the House Appropriations Committee. The specific funding mechanism and dollar amounts are not detailed in the available bill information.

Why is this important

Special education services are significantly more expensive than general education, often straining school district budgets. Supplemental state funding could help districts better serve students with disabilities without cutting general education programs or increasing local property tax burden. This directly affects both special needs students' educational outcomes and the fiscal stability of Michigan schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill's mechanism for generating or allocating supplemental funds is not specified in available information, raising questions about whether it requires new revenue or reallocates existing education dollars
  • Distribution methodology: How funds would be distributed among districts (per-pupil, needs-based, cost-weighted) could significantly impact which schools benefit most
  • Adequacy of supplemental amount: Without knowing proposed funding levels, it's unclear whether the supplement addresses actual special education cost gaps or represents a symbolic investment

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

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