education budget

Michigan lawmakers approved a $22.9 billion education budget with a 2.5% per-pupil funding increase, raising the minimum per-student funding to $10,300. The budget includes investments in literacy programs, teacher training, and support for at-risk students, English learners, and students with disabilities, though it was passed two days after the July 1 deadline.

The Vedika president has called for an increase in Andhra Pradesh's education budget to ₹10,000 crore. The demand highlights the need for higher funding in the state's education sector.

Pakistan's FY26-27 budgets show minimal relief for ordinary citizens amid high inflation, with education spending dipping below 1% of GDP despite leaders prioritizing it. The government allocates funds to vanity projects like Daanish schools while neglecting infrastructure and teacher shortages in public schools.

Legislative leaders failed to resolve disagreements on school voucher budgeting and accounting proposals, leaving key reforms unaddressed. The proposed education budget includes a $150 per-student funding increase but did not adopt measures to separate voucher funds from public school funding or improve accountability. A state audit highlighted issues with unaccounted funds and recommended stricter oversight.