State Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) speaks at a press conference on Sept. 25, 2024, in the Speakers Library at the Capitol.
LANSING, Mich. Sept. 26, 2024 — Michigan House Democrats held a press conference yesterday on a plan that would supplement funding for school systems across the state to use at their discretion, including for school safety and mental health.
This legislation would allow schools to spend responsibly on school safety solutions to be tailored to each school’s individual needs. After the bill’s passage, state Rep. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) issued the following statement:
“We are building on the successes from the original budget to get schools the funding they need at every level. We passed a budget that expanded access to school transportation in rural districts. Now, this legislation ensures that our schools can put more funding where it is needed most, in the classroom. We are supporting our students, teachers and schools by providing them with more opportunities to increase school safety and mental health resources.”
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