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Michigan

Governor: Democrat
Control of Legislature: Split
(during FY10 budget process)

Percentage Change Change to Budget 1 Policy/Notes
-7% Decreases funding for the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) by $7.6 million to $103.5 million. Three hundred thousand dollars of the total funding is forprogram evaluation.

Action in Neighboring States
State Percentage Change
Indiana No state pre-k program or investment in Head Start.
Ohio -33%
Wisconsin Anticipated increase

 

1 Some pre-k program experienced mid-year cuts during FY09. Budget changes are based on final FY09 appropriations. Additionally, information on pre-k funding in biennial budgets reflects changes in those budgets from FY09 to FY10 only.
2 State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the first year of the biennium.
3State has a biennial budget. FY10 is the second year of the biennium.
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Leadership Matters FY11
"Redefining ESEA" Webinar
Looking for resources from our Webinar, "Redefining ESEA: The Critical Role of Pre-K and the Early Grades in School Reform Efforts”? Access our PowerPoint presentation from the March 17 call here.
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Recovery Round-up
You've got questions? We've got answers -- and when it comes to pre-k and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, we've got lots of them. Courtesy of Pre-K Now's federal team, here is our great collection of resources to help you navigate and apply ARRA funding.
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Meeting the Challenge of Rural Pre-K
Families everywhere struggle to find high-quality pre-k programs for their children, but the problem is even more acute in rural areas. Pre-K Now has come out with recommendations for federal policymakers to help states meet the unique challenges of rural pre-k.
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Explore the Pre-K Evidence
Our collection of original reports and links to other studies will give you a deeper view into pre-k policy.
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