New MEA legislative tracker online

Track bills with ease using MEA’s new legislative tracker

MEA has launched a new legislative tracking system designed to make it easier for you to follow the latest happenings at the state Capitol, particularly when it comes to legislation affecting our schools, our students and our families.

Visit mea.org/legislation to stay up-to-date on the latest from Lansing, including active and recently passed legislation affecting Michigan public education. Using the new tracker, powered by Gongwer’s bill tracking platform, you can choose specific areas of interest, such as school finance, safety, ESP issues, higher education and more.

In addition, we now have a new, easier-to-use system for contacting your lawmakers to support pro-education legislation. Thank you for being involved in advocating for public school students and educators!

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Overview of FY27 Whitmer Budget Recommendations

The 2026-27 budget season officially started on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with the presentation of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s eighth and final budget recommendation to the Legislature. MEA’s initial analysis follows—be aware that there’s more review to come, and that this is only the first step in the process. Both the Senate and House will make their […]

Bipartisan limits on classroom phone use can build momentum on online protections for kids

By Erik Edoff, MEA Senior Executive Director Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is signing bipartisan legislation this morning that limits smartphone use among K-12 students during instructional time. This has been a top priority for Michigan Education Association members working in schools across the state, and it’s proof that lawmakers can make good things happen when they […]