Budget Cuts, Big Risks: What Michigan’s K–12 Shake-Up Means for School Vendors

Michigan’s proposed 2025 K–12 education budget is making waves—and not in a good way for small business vendors. While lawmakers are increasing the per-pupil base to $10,025, they’re simultaneously gutting the very funding streams that support non-instructional service providers. Universal free school meals? Zeroed out. After-school programs? Slashed. DEI training and support services? Not only defunded but penalized.