State Rep. Sarah Lightner | Michigan House Republicans
State Rep. Sarah Lightner | Michigan House Republicans
State Rep. Sarah Lightner issued a statement today after voting in favor of a supplemental measure that restores part of the school safety and mental health funding cut by Democrats in the upcoming fiscal year's school aid budget.
“This is nothing but a weak attempt to save face after Democrats slashed school safety and mental health funding by a devastating 92%. Restoring just $125 million of the $302 million they cut isn’t even a half-baked measure — it’s crumbs," said Lightner. "Their reckless budget is still going to result in some districts losing millions, forcing schools to lay off counselors and resource officers, and leaving students without the support they need. Our kids deserve better than these watered-down political stunts that sacrifice their safety and well-being.”
The fiscal year begins on October 1.
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