Governor’s school-aid proposal would boost per-pupil funding and shift $1.4B into a weighted pupil formula The governor’s recommendation would raise the foundation allowance 2.5% (from $10,050 to $10,300) and move $1.4 billion from at-risk and ELL lines into a new weighted pupil membership, increasing district flexibility while retaining many targeted literacy investments.

Michigan's governor is shaking up school funding with a 2.5% boost to per-pupil allowances and a groundbreaking $1.4 billion shift to a weighted pupil formula, promising more flexibility for districts and a focus on literacy.

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Senate advances substitute to change school funding distribution to current‑year enrollment Senate Bill 62’s second substitute would fund local education agencies based on current­-year (Oct. 1) enrollment instead of prior-year averages and earmark savings to special education and at-risk increments; sponsor said the change redirects existing resources rather than reducing overall school funding.

Senator Fillmore's new proposal could revolutionize school funding by aligning it with current student enrollment, ensuring vital resources flow to those who need them most!

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Subcommittee advances bill to let at‑risk add‑on funds pay for licensed school health staff A Virginia joint subcommittee reported House Bill 1 95 to expand permitted uses of at‑risk add‑on funds to support students' physical and mental health — including certain licensed nursing positions — after supporters from the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and the Virginia Association of Counties spoke in favor.

A new bill in Virginia could transform how at-risk funding is used, prioritizing students' mental and physical health with dedicated nursing positions.

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Greeley-Evans School District 6 and state legislators discuss school finance, unfunded mandates and local control District 6 board members met with state legislators to press for continued at‑risk funding, flag costs from recent state laws and urge lawmakers to consider local capacity before adding mandates. Officials cited technology accessibility, juvenile‑justice student supports and data gaps after universal school meals as specific strains.

Greeley-Evans School District leaders are urging lawmakers to reconsider new mandates that strain resources and impact classroom needs as they advocate for continued at-risk funding.

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Delaware County's Big Buddy Program Seeks Mentors to Support At-Risk Youth The Big Buddy Program aims to expand mentor recruitment for at-risk youth in Delaware County.

The Big Buddy Program is on a mission to transform lives in Delaware County by connecting at-risk youth with caring adult mentors—are you ready to make a difference?

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CHS Evaluates Strategies to Support At-Risk Students and Improve Academic Programs CHS outlines 16 criteria to enhance curriculum and support for at-risk students.

Chickasha Public Schools is taking bold steps to improve educational programs for at-risk students, but there are crucial challenges that need addressing.

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Department of Education to provide training for at-risk student support Department aims to enhance skills for identifying and supporting at-risk students

Kentucky's new House Bill 230 aims to revolutionize support for at-risk students by equipping educators with essential tools to combat dropout rates.

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