Environment
No direct effect
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMichiganEnacted
SB 858: Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).
Darrin Camilleri
SB 858 status: Enacted — REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (updated Sep 10, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes the fiscal appropriations for K-12 school aid for the 2026-2027 school year, modifying existing statutory provisions for funding distribution.
Who is affected
K-12 students, school districts, educators, school administration staff, and the state government budget office.
Requirements and enforcement
Requires adherence to modified sections 11 and 17b of the 1979 School Aid Act.
Costs and funding
Major state expenditure; exact dollar totals are not provided in the available metadata.
When it takes effect
Pertains to the 2026-2027 school fiscal year.
Potential benefits
Supports the ongoing operation of public schools and provides a framework for state-wide educational investment.
Risks and tradeoffs
Concerns relate to the sufficiency of the budget to meet operational costs and the potential for funding inequities between regions.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amounts per student (foundation allowance) and specific categorical grants remain unknown without full legislative text.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Provides predictable funding for school districts.
- Supports educational staffing and labor markets.
- Enables long-term maintenance of school infrastructure.
Risks
- Imposes a fiscal burden on state taxpayers.
- Potential for allocation levels to lag behind inflation.
- Forces trade-offs with other state funding priorities.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Ensures foundational funding for K-12 instruction.
- Improves resource access for diverse student populations.
- Stabilizes educational opportunities across districts.
Risks
- Risk of uneven distribution between different districts.
- Potential reduction in funding for specialized support programs.
- Reliance on state revenue stability for service continuity.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Mandates formal legislative approval of education budgets.
- Enables public oversight of taxpayer education spending.
- Provides transparent parameters for state aid allocation.
Risks
- Budget complexity hinders public comprehension of expenditures.
- Limited avenues for direct community input into line items.
- Heavy reliance on executive agencies for fund management.
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
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Source note
Risk of fiscal shortfall remains unquantifiable without full budget details.
Analysis scope
Source provided is a brief summary only, lacking full budget text.
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Where it stands
Official recordREASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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