“Senate Republicans sent the governor balanced budgets, including the K-12 budget that adequately funded 20j. We have done our duty to balance the state’s budget with savings and reforms,” said Bishop, R-Rochester. “Vetoing the K-12 budget is her executive prerogative, albeit an unfortunate one. Her actions have dealt a serious blow to school districts and children across the state.”

 

Section 20j allows hold-harmless districts to receive the same dollar increase as other school districts. Eliminating these funds is a move that will have a disastrous effect on districts across the state that depend on these monies as a vital funding source.

 

“Schools across Michigan will be hard hit by this decision,” said Jelinek, R-Three Oaks. “Right here in the 21st Senate District, Bridgman Public Schools and Wood School will face thousands of dollars in cuts. It’s unfortunate the governor is punishing these districts and the children who attend their schools.”

 

Some school districts affected include Ann Arbor Public Schools, Dearborn Public Schools, Livonia Public Schools, Midland Public Schools, Troy School District, Walled Lake Consolidated School District and Warren Consolidated Schools.