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Rep. Berman: Approved school aid budget plan positions greater Detroit-area students for success
RELEASE|September 19, 2019

House lends bipartisan support for finalized proposal

State Rep. Ryan Berman, of Commerce Township, today voted to approve the Legislature’s school aid budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.

The legislation features the largest investment for students in state history – a personal point of emphasis for Berman with two children enrolled in local schools.

The plan provides a total of $15.2 billion for K-12 schools without a tax increase. Per-pupil funding would rise for every student in Michigan by $120 to $240 – a total increase of more than $300 million in the foundation allowance. The governor’s budget recommendation capped the increase at just $180 per student.

“One of our biggest priorities as state officials is to make sure our future generations are positioned for success,” Berman said. “This means getting them the best education we possibly can with taxpayer dollars and ensuring they’re safe at school. I was pleased our House chamber came together to send a well-crafted budget plan onward.”

The Legislature’s approved plan also:

• Increases Career Technical Education funding to $50 per student and includes $16 million in equipment grants for a total of nearly $74 million in CTE investment.

• Triples the investment in literacy coaches.

• Includes a total investment of $510 million in at-risk students.

• Nearly triples funding for English language learners.

• Includes $60 million more than last year to reimburse school districts for special education costs.

• Includes additional investments in school safety grants and school-based health and mental health programs.

House Bill 4242, which was approved overwhelmingly in the House before clearing the Senate, now heads to the governor’s desk for consideration.

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