2023 Senate Bill 512

School aid: penalties; school aid penalties for districts and intermediate districts; modify.

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 15 and 163 (MCL 388.1615 and 388.1763), section 15 as amended by 2022 PA 144 and section 163 as amended by 2021 PA 15.

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This legislation seeks to refine the apportionment of state aid to school districts, focusing on correcting underpayments and overpayments, including those related to special education and transportation funds. It introduces a framework for adjustments based on audit findings or new information and includes provisions for financial hardship and extended adjustment periods.

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Daley (R-26) and 9 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Ed McBroom (R-38), Roger Victory (R-31), Dan Lauwers (R-25), Rick Outman (R-33), Ruth Johnson (R-24), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Aric Nesbitt (R-20), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-35) and John Damoose (R-37)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations