Michigan Legislature

There are also new rules about student fitness tests and literacy training for teachers.

The $22.9 billion budget also provides increased funding for students from low-income homes and English language learners.

There are five major-party candidates running for Michigan governor. The Aug. 4 primary will whittle that list down to two.

One of the bills requires all K-5 teachers to receive training in high quality reading instruction methods.

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was among those who testified in support of the legislation.

School funding proposals could get weighed down on whether to provide consistent increases for the most at-risk students.

In order to get the dollars, Michigan districts had to agree to disclose information that would otherwise be legally protected if a school shooting occurs.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, speaking Friday at Hamtramck Academy, said the federal tax-credit scholarship program would put “Michigan families in charge.”

Michigan ranks 44th in fourth grade reading on a national exam, fueling calls for the state to enact laws to improve literacy.

The budget Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed Wednesday would increase taxes in some areas, such as for cigarette purchases, to raise revenue in Michigan.

“When every child reads, Michigan wins,” Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said.

The candidates participated in an education forum hosted by the Michigan Education Association.

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Michigan Judge Sima Patel rejected the plaintiffs’ claims that state budget language regarding school safety and mental health funding is overly vague.

Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says the law punishes districts for system inequities that contribute to chronic absenteeism.

Dozens of school districts filed a lawsuit against the state challenging conditions placed on receiving school safety and mental health funding.

Michigan school districts that have already agreed to waive their rights have until Dec. 30 to rescind those agreements.

Districts must agree to state investigations if a mass casualty event happens in order to get the funds.

The report calls for a tiered system for funding students with disabilities that would mean an additional $11,000 to $39,000.