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Michigan House Bill 5633 Adjusts School Aid Fund and General Fund Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

Original title: Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2026-2027; 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 5633 would amend sections 11 and 17b of the state school aid act of 1979 to revise appropriations for public schools and education programs for the ending September 30, 2027, and establish updated installment payment procedures for school districts.

Why it matters

Changes the allocation amounts from state funds for public school districts and for 2026-2027, altering the baseline funding figures for educational programs across the state.

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 school districts

Their funding appropriations and installment payment schedules for fiscal year 2027 are modified by the bill's provisions.

Directly affected

intermediate school districts

Subject to the same installment distribution schedules, electronic fund transfers, and advance release criteria as local districts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When are school aid installment payments distributed to districts?
Payments are distributed on the 20th day of each month from October through August, or the next business day if the 20th is not a business day.
Can school districts receive funding in advance under this bill?
Yes, upon written request and proof of a temporary and nonrecurring need, an advance release of funds can be authorized up to 30 days earlier than the established payment date.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. Mar 3, 2026House
    bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2026
  2. Feb 26, 2026HouseCommittee
    referred to Committee on Appropriations
  3. Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    read a first time
  4. Feb 26, 2026HouseIntroduced
    introduced by Representative Rep. Ann Bollin

Version history

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Connected Entities

MPSERS retirement obligation reform reserve fund, Michigan Trust Fund Act
otherMPSERS retirement obligation reform reserve fund“Fund created under section 147b”Map →
OrganizationMichigan Trust Fund Act“Created community district education trust fund under section 12”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legislature.mi.gov

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