Lawmakers are voting on public education spending

The Michigan School-Aid Budget allocates funding for public education bodies, including traditional public and charter schools. While both entities provide 100% free and public education options to families across the state, charters schools and traditional public schools are NOT funded equally.

WHAT ARE THE FACTS? 

• On average, Michigan charter schools receive about $2,782 or 20% LESS per pupil than traditional public schools. 
• The average charter school is 32% more cost effective than the average traditional public school located in the same city. 
• The average charter school generates an average 36% higher return on investment per every dollar it spends than traditional public schools.

WHAT'S THE ISSUE? 

Despite the clear funding disparity, and the increased efficiency of charters, many legislators advocate AGAINST equitable funding from charters, as well as spread dangerous misinformation about to the public on key issues like academic performance, extracurricular activies, special education and charter teachers.