MI SB0925

Creates a learning loss recovery grant program and fund administered by the Department of Treasury to distribute grants to eligible students whose education was disrupted by COVID-19 school closures between March 9, 2020 and April 1, 2022.

Eligible students must have been enrolled in a Michigan public school, public school academy, or nonpublic school for at least 2 semesters during the specified period and can receive grants up to $1,500 per student for educational supplies, tutoring, software, camps, and other learning services through an online marketplace.

Distributes $500,000,000 in federal funding across three funding rounds (50%, 25%, 25%) with application periods from April through August 2022 and at least 40% of funds in each round allocated to applicants at or below federal poverty guidelines.

Prioritizes grant distribution based on learning retention scores calculated using household poverty level and days of school closure without in-person or virtual instruction options available to the student.

Requires the Department of Treasury to publish annual reviews of fund expenditures, grant recipients, and administration costs, and mandates a COVID-19 school disruption audit listing closure and virtual-only instruction days for each school building statewide.