Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation allocating $125 million to enhance school safety, mental health support, and literacy initiatives in Michigan. This funding allows school districts to hire resource officers, upgrade security systems, and implement reading strategies, addressing growing concerns over gun violence and student mental health. While some Republican lawmakers criticized the measures as insufficient and opposed a provision for a tip line on unsafe firearm storage, Democrats defended the funding as a necessary response to ongoing safety issues in schools. In addition to this funding, Whitmer also signed bills to reduce teacher payroll contributions to retirement funds, freeing up approximately $600 million for schools. These legislative actions reflect a broader commitment to improving educational outcomes and support for staff and students. Critics, however, argue that these efforts are merely reactive and do not sufficiently address the deeper issues facing education in Michigan.