The House passed two anti-trans sports bills last week, but the Senate won’t consider them. The Trump administration is investigating other states that won’t comply with his executive order. Is Michigan next?
Hannah Dellinger, Chalkbeat Detroit
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Federal library funding cuts could mean the end of services for Michigan K-12 students
The federal dollars help pay for early literacy programs, online databases, as well as internet and technology access for many families.
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Michigan advocates call for more state education funding as ‘devastating’ federal cuts are proposed
A new report by the Education Trust-Midwest highlights the need for more funding to educate at-risk students as Trump plans to slash federal dollars.
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These are the education reforms Michigan lawmakers want to make so far in 2025
Republicans have proposed school safety reforms and more public school access for home-schooling students. Democratic proposals include restrictions on school building closings.
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Michigan lawmakers answer Gov. Whitmer’s call for legislation limiting student cellphone use
Democratic senators this week introduced a bill that would require local districts to adopt policies restricting the use of electronic devices during class.
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Michigan House Republicans want to shift who has the power to appoint the state superintendent
Their proposal would make the governor responsible for appointing the leader of the state’s public schools.
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Republican school safety bills move forward in Michigan House
One of the bills aims to create a comprehensive mental health system by integrating community or faith-based mental health services into public and private schools.
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Michigan parents of students with disabilities feel ‘hopeless’ as civil rights cases remain in limbo
The regional office that handled federal complaints in Michigan is gone. Parents, including those whose children have disabilities, worry their cases may never be resolved.
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Michigan state superintendent signals he won’t sign Trump’s anti-DEI certification
The state superintendent said Michigan is already in compliance with civil rights laws.
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Thousands of Michigan children could lose free school meals under GOP plan, state officials say
The Republican proposal would impact a program that feeds 600,000 students in the state, as well as end summer meal programs for students and their families.