Michigan schools could lose millions of dollars, others could gain money under the state's new “count day” formula.
The fall Count Day, which is set to take place next week in schools all across the state, is now worth 90% of each school’s aid, and the winter count day will now only be worth 10%. In previous years, the fall count was worth 75% of the funding, and winter was worth 25%.
However, under the new formula, school districts that see fewer students could lose money, and those whose attendance goes up could gain state dollars.
The Detroit News reports overall, the state’s public schools could receive $12.6 million less under this new calculation.
You can read the state’s new count day “State School Aid Act” by clicking here.
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