House Passes COVID-19 Recovery Funding

Liz Gullett

Feb 05, 2021

On Thursday, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a $3.5 billion funding plan to aid the state in its response and recovery from COVID-19. Specifics of the plan include:

- $510 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding
- $363 million statewide for districts committing to in-person learning by February 15
- $135 million for a voluntary K-8 summer school program
- $415 million grant program for restaurants and small businesses
- $22 million for vaccine distribution
- $144 million for testing

The bill will be sent to the Senate for consideration.

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