Governor Whitmer presented a proposed FY2025 budget in February. Nonpublic schools were not included in several funding opportunities including an appropriation for school safety and mental health initiatives. Nonpublic schools have been eligible for this funding for the past nine years, including a per pupil distribution over the last two years totaling $36 million. Funding has allowed schools to install and update safety measures in school buildings and has permitted schools to enhance student mental health services.
As your advocate for nonpublic schools, the Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) is working hard to inform state legislators of the importance of this funding for students and families. You can help the effort by contacting your legislators. Click here to follow the link below to the Michigan Catholic Conference Voter Voice portal and contact your state legislators asking them to include nonpublic schools in school safety and metal health services funding.
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