Dear Families and Staff of Gratiot and Isabella County Public School Students,
As we start the 2025-26 school year, we want to update you on an important issue in Lansing that could impact our students, staff, and programs in the coming months.
State law mandates that lawmakers approve a K-12 school funding budget by July 1st each year so districts like ours can plan and operate with certainty. That deadline has passed, and no agreement has been reached. Without a budget, there's a risk of state government shutdown on September 30, which could delay funding that schools depend upon to operate.
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