State Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Township) speaking at the “Strong Schools, Healthy Kids” press conference in the Michigan Capitol Building on Sept. 25, 2024.
LANSING, Mich. Sept. 25, 2024 — Michigan House Democrats held a press conference today on a plan that would supplement funding for school systems across the state to use for school safety and mental health. This legislation will allow schools to spend responsibly on solutions tailored to each school’s individual needs. After the bill’s passage, state Rep. Angela Witwer (Delta Township), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement:
“This legislation adds to our continued action to put money back into the classroom, where it belongs. School safety and mental health in schools are not one-size fits all problems. My fellow legislators know from conversations with Michigan’s teachers, school administrators and superintendents that each school has diverse needs. This bill empowers school districts to fund school safety and mental health solutions that work for their unique needs to keep kids and teachers safe and healthy. House Dems will continue to take real, fiscally responsible action to put students first.”
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