LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A new law in Michigan will dole out funds for the school breakfast program, supports special education, and disperse federal resources to programs that promote bullying prevention.
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“Every kid in every district deserves to feel safe and supported in school, and I am proud to sign a bill that will make investments to improve every student’s in-class experience,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a press release on Friday. “This supplemental helps provide breakfast at school, supports special education, and enhances campus safety by funding efforts to address violence and bullying. I look forward to working across the aisle with my partners in the legislature to deliver for Michigan students and parents.”
The new resources will provide a one-time $500,000 increase to the School Breakfast Program, a $45.1 million expansion for special education costs and one-time $27.9 million federal grant to establish safer and healthier learning environments, and to prevent and respond to acts of bullying, violence, and hate.
