Michigan Governor Signs Education Budget with Major Literacy Investments and Free School Meals

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has approved the fiscal year 2027 school aid budget, which includes a substantial $502 million investment in student literacy and mandatory 'science of reading' training for elementary teachers. The budget also ensures continued free school meals for all 1.4 million public school students and provides record per-pupil funding, alongside bonuses for educators. This represents a significant commitment to enhancing the state's education system.