Michigan’s Republican House, Democratic Senate put new fiscal year K-12 funding bills in play

By: Ben Solis

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 1,260

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Competing visions for Michigan’s 2026-27 K-12 school aid budget were officially in the mix on Tuesday following appropriations panel hearings before the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate.

Both chambers of the Michigan Legislature have been pumping out appropriations bills, a good sign for those watching the budget process closely. The previous budget battle ended late into the year and well after Michigan’s constitutional deadline to have a budget in play for the …

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