Governor Proposes Increase in K-12 Funding - Northern Michigan's News Leader

Governor Proposes Increase in K-12 Funding

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By Christina Vecchioni, Reporter - email

School districts across northern Michigan waited to hear what Governor Snyder has in mind for them.

The governor's proposed budget includes a two-percent increase in funding for K-12 education.

Districts that currently get the minimum amount of aid would get $34 more per student this fall.

He's also backing the continuation of district performance and best practices funding for schools that meet certain criteria.

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