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Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC) - improving access to educational opportunities and outcomes for students with disabilities

 Michigan
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Joined April 2017
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Become a member of the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), powered by @AutismAlliance, to engage in collective action and drive systemic change in our special education system. Join here: mipaac.org/join-mipaac/ #MiPAAC #EducationEquity #SpecialEducation
Graphic for the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), featuring the MiPAAC, powered by the Autism Alliance of Michigan logo at the top. Quote in the middle says, 'The path to big, systemic change is collective action' by Gloria Feldt in large white font on a gray box. Background shows blurred, raised hands in unity. Link below reads: https://mipaac.org/join-mipaac/ with a QR code for joining.

ALT Graphic for the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition (MiPAAC), featuring the MiPAAC, powered by the Autism Alliance of Michigan logo at the top. Quote in the middle says, 'The path to big, systemic change is collective action' by Gloria Feldt in large white font on a gray box. Background shows blurred, raised hands in unity. Link below reads: https://mipaac.org/join-mipaac/ with a QR code for joining.

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1/5 Last week, RISE Coalition partners sent a joint letter to Michigan policymakers thanking them for taking an important step toward special education finance reform. 🧵⬇️
Image of text that says 'Preserving weighted funding language is an exciting step forward for Michigan and a meaningful sign of progress. RISE partners are energized to continue advancing full implementation of the MI Blueprint, including weighted student funding and a High Cost Fund, so every community has the resources to support students with disabilities. RISE Powered by Autism Alliance of Michigan - RISE (Reimagine Improved Special Education) is a statewide coalition working to advance equitable and effective special education funding and policy in Michigan'

ALT Image of text that says 'Preserving weighted funding language is an exciting step forward for Michigan and a meaningful sign of progress. RISE partners are energized to continue advancing full implementation of the MI Blueprint, including weighted student funding and a High Cost Fund, so every community has the resources to support students with disabilities. RISE Powered by Autism Alliance of Michigan - RISE (Reimagine Improved Special Education) is a statewide coalition working to advance equitable and effective special education funding and policy in Michigan'

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4/5 While this is a meaningful achievement, our work isn't finished. ➡️ The next step is full implementation of the MI Blueprint so Michigan's funding system better reflects the needs of students with disabilities and supports improved outcomes statewide. #SpecialEducation
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5/5 Thank you to the lawmakers & coalition partners who helped move this work forward. 🔗 Read the coalition letter: tinyurl.com/RISE-FY27-ThankY… Together, we're building momentum toward a fairer, more transparent, and student-centered special education funding system for Michigan.
2026.0728 RISE_MIBlueprint_FY27 TY Letter (Executive).docx

2026.0728 RISE_MIBlueprint_FY27 TY Letter (Executive).docx

July 31, 2026 The Honorable Gretchen Whitmer Governor of Michigan Office of the Governor P.O. Box 30013 Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Governor Whitmer: On behalf of organizations representing students with...

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"My son only gets one first grade." Detroit parent Vilma Duran's story is a powerful reminder that delays in special education have real consequences for students and families. Read about her experience: medium.com/our-kids-cant-wai… 🧵⬇️
What My Son’s IEP Delay Revealed About Michigan’s Special Education System

What My Son’s IEP Delay Revealed About Michigan’s Special Education System

By Vilma Duran

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5/6 Learn more about the MI Blueprint and the Michigan-built roadmap for a more equitable, transparent, and student-centered special education funding system: 🔗 autismallianceofmichigan.org… #AAoM #MiPAAC
Mi Blueprint

Mi Blueprint

Michigan Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint A Michigan-made plan for fair, transparent, and needs-based special education funding. View the Report Michigan's special education funding system...

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6/6 An important step has already been taken. The FY27 School Aid Budget preserves intent language supporting a tiered, weighted special education funding model consistent with the MI Blueprint. ➡️Thank lawmakers and encourage full implementation: tinyurl.com/MI-Blueprint-Sup…
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Grateful to join @GovWhitmer for today’s signing of the FY27 School Aid Budget. Thank you to the governor and legislative leaders for including MI Blueprint language advancing weighted funding for special education. A key step toward needs-based funding. #MIBlueprint
Image from the signing of the FY27 School Aid budget with Governor Whitmer and legislative leaders in Southfield, MI.

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3/6 Michigan has done the work to identify solutions. Through the MI Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint, nearly 1,000 families, educators, school leaders, advocates, & policy experts helped develop a roadmap for funding that better aligns resources with student need.
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4/6 The message is clear: ➡️ Families shouldn't have to become full-time advocates just to secure services. ➡️ Schools need the resources and staffing to provide timely evaluations and supports. ➡️ Students deserve the support they need—when they need it. #MIBlueprint
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📬 The latest RISE (Reimagine Improved Special Education) Coalition Newsletter is here! 📖 Read the July newsletter: myemail.constantcontact.com/… #RISECoalition #MIBlueprint #SpecialEducation #MichiganEducation #EducationPolicy
RISE Newsletter - July 2026: FY26-27 School Aid Budget, Weighted Student Funding, and More

RISE Newsletter - July 2026: FY26-27 School Aid Budget, Weighted Student Funding, and More

Email from Autism Alliance of Michigan This RISE newsletter includes coalition updates, key messages, upcoming events, and ways to help spread the word. Having trouble viewing? See this email as a web

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If you're interested in the future of special education funding and improving outcomes for Michigan students with disabilities, this is a great way to stay informed. 📩 Don't miss future updates—receive the RISE Newsletter directly in your inbox! tinyurl.com/SignUp-RISE-news…
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1/🧵 An important step toward special education finance reform in Michigan Michigan's FY27 School Aid Budget preserves intent language supporting a tiered, weighted special education funding model, an approach outlined in the Michigan Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint.
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4/ ➡️ Intent language is an important milestone—but implementation is the goal. The MI Blueprint calls for: ✔️ Weighted student funding ✔️ A statewide High Cost Fund ✔️ Millage reform ✔️ Funding that reflects student need—not ZIP code or local property wealth #MIBlueprint
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5/ Michigan has completed the research. Michigan has developed the framework. Now it's time to move from legislative intent to full implementation that improves outcomes for students with disabilities. 🔗 Learn more: autismallianceofmichigan.org… #AAoM #DisabilityRights
Mi Blueprint

Mi Blueprint

Michigan Special Education Finance Reform Blueprint A Michigan-made plan for fair, transparent, and needs-based special education funding. View the Report Michigan's special education funding system...

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