SB0869 Michigan Education Appropriation Act 2026-2027
Summary
Michigan Governor signed SB0869, the Michigan Education Appropriation Act for fiscal years 2026-2027, creating the appropriations act for the Department of Education. Sponsored by Senator Rosemary Bayer, the bill establishes state education funding allocations for the specified biennium. The enacted legislation represents a binding state appropriation with compliance obligations for the Department of Education in administering allocated funds.
What changed
SB0869 enacts the Michigan Education Appropriation Act for fiscal years 2026-2027, establishing formal appropriations for the Department of Education. The bill was signed into law on March 18, 2026, and introduces new state funding mechanisms for education. For affected parties including educational institutions and government agencies, the enacted legislation creates binding obligations for fund administration and spending compliance aligned with the appropriation structure.
Educational institutions receiving state funding will need to align budgets and spending plans with the newly enacted appropriations. State education officials must implement the appropriation act, ensuring compliance with allocation requirements and reporting obligations established under the new law.
What to do next
- Monitor for Department of Education implementation guidance
- Review allocation schedules when published
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ChangeBridge / Michigan / SB0869 Signed by Governor SB0869 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-18
Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Bill Details
State Michigan
Session 103rd Legislature
Chamber Senate
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Sponsors
Rosemary Bayer (Sen - D)
Action History
2026-04-14 S Reassigned To Committee On Appropriations 2026-03-18 S Referred To Committee Of The Whole 2026-03-18 S Rules Suspended 2026-03-18 S Introduced By Senator Rosemary Bayer
Bill Text Versions
2026-03-18 Introduced
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Appropriations: department of education Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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