Budget Battle
From MI SoundBoard by Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
March 27, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 197
About this episode
The episode discusses Michigan's proposed education budget and the key priorities and controversies surrounding it.
Michigan's proposed education budget is on the table, and now all eyes are on the legislature. As school boards wait to see how the House and Senate shape—and ultimately finalize—the plan, key priorities and controversies are coming into focus. Jennifer Smith , MASB's Director of Government Relations, joins MISoundBoard to break down what's at stake—from promising highlights like free meals for all students to the ongoing debate surrounding Section 31aa.
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer Smith
Topics covered
- education budget
- legislation
- school boards
- free meals
- Section 31aa
- government relations
Keywords
- Michigan
- education budget
- Jennifer Smith
- school boards
- free meals
- Section 31aa
- legislature
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Association of School Boards
Places: Michigan
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