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Dear Friend,

Every kid deserves a fair shot at a bright future and the best way to set them up for success is to invest in their classrooms.

That?s why I am proud that the recently passed state budget includes the largest investment in schools in our state's history ? for the sixth year in a row ? including an average $400 increase per student over last year.

In addition to higher per-pupil funding, this budget includes a $400 million increase in ongoing funding and $1 billion in one-time investments in our schools, setting students up for success without raising taxes by a dime.

This historic budget puts students first and backs our schools with the essential funds and resources needed to outpace inflation, pay our teachers, and make critical investments in school safety, mental health, and before- and after-school programs.

We?re getting this done by making direct investments in Michigan?s K-12 students, allocating $598 million in payments to school districts across the state. The payments are equivalent to a 4% increase per pupil, representing an average $400 per pupil increase over FY24.

In total, we have increased per-pupil funding by 26% since I took office in 2019.

Below is a breakdown of how we are making record investments in our students:

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Together, we keep fighting for our students, teachers, and schools so everyone can ?make it? in Michigan.

Sincerely,

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Gretchen Whitmer

Governor








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