MI SB1154

Appropriates $126,959,900 in gross funding for the Michigan Department of Education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, with $21,914,100 from state general fund/general purpose revenues.

Allocates funding across 11 major departmental divisions including special education services ($11,704,700), Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind ($14,077,100), Library of Michigan ($15,191,000), and educational assessment and accountability ($16,832,600).

Imposes a hiring freeze on state classified civil service positions, with exceptions allowed by the state budget director for Race to the Top activities or when necessary to maintain basic services and federal funding.

Establishes restrictions on out-of-state travel and requires departments to report quarterly on exceptions, travel expenses, and professional development conference attendance.

Authorizes contingency funds up to $8,950,000 across federal, state restricted, local, and private sources, available only upon transfer to other line items; requires state board per diem payments and maintains programs including charter school administration and college access challenge grant program.