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LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 6, 2025) \u2014 Last Friday, Senate Democrats passed a bipartisan budget<\/a><\/u><\/span> to fund Michigan K-12 schools and higher education institutions, delivering on key priorities that benefit our students and educators. In response, Sen. Dayna Polehanki <\/b>(D-Livonia), Majority Vice Chair of the Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, has released the following statement:<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom teaching for nearly 20 years in our public schools to serving as Chair of the Senate Education Committee, I am thrilled that we have delivered another historic School Aid budget that ensures every Michigan student has equitable access to a quality education. My Democratic colleagues and I worked across the aisle to secure funding for the priorities that matter most to our public schools, including special education programs, at-risk support, and free school meals. I\u2019m proud of our collaborative efforts to not only invest in the safety, well-being, and success of our kids, but to also equip them with the resources necessary for a bright future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following months<\/a><\/u><\/span> of advocacy and negotiation from Senate Democrats, the School Aid budget passed today:\u00a0<\/div>\n

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    Continues the widely popular free school breakfast and lunch program<\/b>, which ensures students can learn on full bellies, while helping parents save an average of $850 per year;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Improves student-to-teacher ratios <\/b>through a competitive grant program and by allowing school districts to use up to 30% of at-risk funds on reducing class sizes;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Ensures universal pre-K<\/b> for all;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Increases at-risk funding<\/b> by 25%;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Secures $203 million<\/b> to increase educator compensation<\/b>;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Expands special education<\/b> funding;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Increases funding for English-language learners<\/b> by 25%;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Adds dedicated funding to hire school resource officers<\/b> and mental health professionals<\/b>;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Removes the allowance for COVID-19-era virtual days, ensuring kids are in school as much as possible<\/b>;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Addresses school infrastructure<\/b> needs;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Improves teacher recruitment and retention<\/b>;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Expands funding for career and technical education<\/b>;\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Delivers $147 million <\/b>for district health care costs; and\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Makes significant investments into a pupil support reserve fund <\/b>and school transportation fund<\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Focusing on programs and policies that help set students up for a lifetime of success, this bipartisan education budget builds on Senate Democrats\u2019 progress to support Michigan\u2019s public schools.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n
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