The Senate on Wednesday approved a $17 billion fiscal year 2022 School Aid Budget, which includes a per pupil increase of between $171 and $589. Under the approved spending plan, schools would enjoy a minimum of $8,700 per pupil in the coming year.

Also included is a new $155 million reading scholarship program to support schoolchildren between kindergarten and fifth grade who are considered less than proficient in reading.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement following the passing of the School Aid Fund Budget saying the bipartisan school aid bill makes historic investments in our children without raising taxes and will help each and every student thrive academically, mentally and physically and she looks forward to signing the legislation.