Detroit school board adopts $1.1B budget that prioritizes security, reducing chronic absenteeism

The Detroit school board approved a $1.1 billion budget for the 2026-27 school year, prioritizing security, chronic absenteeism reduction, and staff pay raises. The budget includes $13.9 million for attendance initiatives and allocates funds for classroom supplies, counselors, and security measures, but faces future financial uncertainty as settlement funds deplete and reliance on property taxes increases.