MICHIGAN HOUSE REPUBLICANS
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RecordSchoolFundingandFreeMealsforEveryStudent

Signed into law

Record per-student funding, restored school safety and mental health funding, and free, healthy school meals for every student when Democrats wanted to cut them for some kids.

What we say

Michigan's students are headed back to school soon, and House Republicans made sure to set them up for success: Record-high per-student funding; Keeping cell phones out of the classroom; Free breakfast and lunch for ALL through the Hall Universal Breakfast & lunch in Schools (HUBS) program; Tackling literacy head on with increased funding, early literacy programs, & training teachers in phonics. House Republicans are delivering real results for Michigan students, parents, & teachers.

Key facts

  • 2025-26: up $442 per student, to $10,050
  • 2026-27: up $250 per student, to $10,300
  • HUBS: free, healthy, nutritious breakfast and lunch for every student
  • School safety and mental health funding restored
  • $50 million for tutoring

Date arc

Signed (2025-26 budget)
Signed (2026-27 budget)

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Cell Phones Out of the Classroom

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