FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2024
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Passage of Legislation to Lower Costs for Teachers, Support Schools, and Improve Student Experience
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after the Michigan House passed House Bill 5803, legislation shoring up teacher retirements, lowering costs for qualifying teachers, and bettering the classroom experience for our students.
“Since I took office, we have made record investments in our students, teachers, and schools, and today’s commonsense legislation builds on that progress.
“By lowering costs for qualifying teachers on each paycheck and freeing up resources for local school districts, we are increasing flexibility for both. We can help our educators pay the bills, put food on the table, and live better lives right here in Michigan. At the same, we can ensure our schools have the funding they need to invest in classrooms, computer labs, and libraries, expand on-campus mental health options, or shore up campus safety.
“I am grateful to Senator Darrin Camilleri, Representative Jaime Churches, all my partners in the Michigan Legislature, and the countless allies and organizations who worked so hard to get this right. We will improve public education outcomes in Michigan without leaving any student, school, or staff member behind. Let’s get it done.”
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