Governor Snyder’s Much Needed Changes to how Education is Funded
The recommendation to increase education funding in Governor Snyder’s proposed budget is a welcome surprise, and a distinct diversion from the administration’s prior allocations. The administration’s first budget for fiscal year 2012 called for a $930.6 million cut in school aid dollars. While this was partially offset by $455 million in one-time spending dollars, the net decrease of $475.6 million still had a large impact.
