MI SB0165

Appropriates $166,422,700 in gross funding for the Michigan Department of Education for fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with $72,222,100 from state general fund and $83,575,100 from federal revenues

Authorizes 589.5 full-time equated positions (6 unclassified, 583.5 classified) across department divisions including special education services, educator excellence, Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind, and the Library of Michigan

Allocates $17,467,700 for state aid to libraries, $2,200,000 for renaissance zone reimbursements to public libraries, and $19,413,300 for Michigan Schools for the Deaf and Blind operations including ASL literacy resources and low incidence outreach programs

Funds educator recruitment initiatives including $540,000 for educator preparation program tuition and certification costs, $280,000 for teacher license renewal fee waivers, and $300,000 for media literacy training for educators

Requires the department to report quarterly on federal policy changes affecting operations, submit annual reports on out-of-state travel expenses, and maintain transparency through searchable public websites detailing expenditures and staffing