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Michigan House Bill 5629 proposes fiscal year 2027-2028 school aid and education budget adjustments
Original title: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2027-2028 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for.
Last action · March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026Sponsors: Ann Bollin and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 5629 proposes amendments to the State School Aid Act of 1979 to establish and restructure state funding allocations for K-12 public schools, community colleges, and higher education for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The bill alters specific statutory spending figures and reserve fund appropriations across multiple educational sectors.
Why it matters
The measure determines the allocation of billions of dollars in state and federal funds for public school districts, community colleges, and public universities, directly affecting institutional operating budgets and state education finance timelines.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Directly affected
Public schools
State school aid fund and general fund appropriations for public schools and educational programs are established and modified.
Directly affected
Community colleges
Specific operational, performance, and tuition waiver funding amounts are allocated to participating community colleges.
Directly affected
Public universities
Operational grants, retirement support payments, and specific program funding are designated for public universities.
Key Facts
- The bill amends sections 11, 201, and 236 of the State School Aid Act of 1979 to alter appropriations for public schools, community colleges, and higher education.
- For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, appropriations include $17,936,546,300.00 from the state school aid fund and $78,830,600.00 from the general fund.
- For community college operations, specific line-item appropriations are designated for individual institutions such as Alpena Community College ($6,416,800.00) and Lansing Community College ($36,216,500.00).
- Grants and financial aid allocations total $469,500,000.00, including $300,000,000.00 for Michigan achievement scholarships and $122,300,000.00 for the tuition incentive program.
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- Unexpended general fund allocations under the article are transferred to the school aid stabilization fund created under section 11a.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does House Bill 5629 do?
It proposes amendments to the State School Aid Act of 1979 to update funding amounts and allocations for K-12 schools, community colleges, and higher education for fiscal years 2025 through 2028.
How are unspent general fund allocations handled at the end of the fiscal year?
Any general fund allocations under the article that are not expended by the end of the fiscal year are transferred to the school aid stabilization fund created under section 11a.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Mar 3, 2026Housebill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
- Feb 26, 2026HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Appropriations
- Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Ann Bollin
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Connected Entities
OrganizationMichigan State University“Receives public university appropriations, AgBioResearch, and Extension funding”Map →
OrganizationMacomb Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationSchoolcraft College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationMontcalm Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationMichigan Technological University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationBay de Noc Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationGrand Rapids Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationEastern Michigan University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationWashtenaw Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationDelta College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationKalamazoo Valley Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationOakland University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Michigan ? Flint“Receives public university operational appropriations”Map →
OrganizationGrand Valley State University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationMid Michigan Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationNorthern Michigan University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationGlen Oaks Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationNorthwestern Michigan College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationNorth Central Michigan College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationLansing Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationLake Superior State University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationWest Shore Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationMuskegon Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Michigan ? Dearborn“Receives public university operational appropriations”Map →
OrganizationFerris State University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationLake Michigan College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationKirtland Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationWayne County Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationC.S. Mott Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationSaginaw Valley State University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationSouthwestern Michigan College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationCentral Michigan University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationHenry Ford College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationOakland Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationWestern Michigan University“Receives public university operational and retirement support appropriations”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Michigan ? Ann Arbor“Receives public university operational appropriations”Map →
OrganizationSt. Clair County Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationKellogg Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationJackson College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationAlpena Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationGogebic Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
OrganizationMonroe County Community College“Receives community college operations and tuition waiver appropriations”Map →
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