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Michigan seeks $625M for literacy, including $50M for teacher training, as lawmakers debate funding and accountability.
Michigan officials are seeking $625 million in funding for a state-wide literacy initiative, including $50 million over five years for teacher training in the LETRS program, new learning materials, and tutors.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and education leaders emphasized the need for improved reading outcomes, citing early success in districts like Waterford.
While some support the plan, Representative Tim Kelly (R-Saginaw Twp) backs teacher training but questions broader spending, advocating for accountability and retention of students not reading at grade level by third grade.
Lawmakers are also considering requiring literacy training in teacher certification programs.
Final budget decisions for Fiscal Year 2027 are expected by the end of 2026.
Michigan busca $ 625 millones para la alfabetización, incluidos $ 50 millones para la capacitación de maestros, mientras los legisladores debaten la financiación y la rendición de cuentas.