FY 2026-27 State School Aid Act · Section 35p
What Michigan districts need to know
Up to $50 Million for High‑Impact Tutoring
Michigan Section 35pSection 35p funds high-impact tutoring for the 2026-27 school year through a competitive grant of up to $50 million. Under the law, the tutoring partner files the application and each district signs a letter of support. We handle the application. Your team focuses on the students who need tutoring most.
| What 35p requires | How we deliver it |
|---|---|
| Who applies. The tutoring partner files. Each district signs a letter of support, and a district or ISD serves as fiscal agent. | We prepare and file the application. You review and sign a one-page letter we draft for you. |
| Program design. Groups of 4 or fewer, at least 2 sessions a week. | Small groups of 4 or fewer, [X] sessions a week, with the same tutor every session. |
| Delivery. In person by default. MDE can approve virtual programs that reach students at lower cost, backed by evidence of impact and an outcomes-based contract. | Virtual tutoring by certified teachers, with part of our payment tied to your students' results. |
| Instruction. A structured, evidence-based curriculum, trained tutors, and ongoing assessment. | A research-backed literacy program aligned to Michigan standards and your Tier 1 instruction. |
| Reporting. Periodic reports to your district and to MDE. | We report progress to you and to MDE in the format MDE sets. |
| Provider eligibility. At least one of: ProvenTutoring, the NSSA badge, or MiStrategyBank. | NSSA Tutoring Program Design badge. |