Michigan learning channel.

Sec. 98d. (1) From the state school aid fund money appropriated under section 11, there is allocated for 2026-2027 only an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 to a public university that has previously partnered with a statewide, public, nonprofit educational media service providing free, standards-aligned instructional programming to Michigan schools. The public university described in this subsection shall not retain any portion of the funding received under this section for administrative purposes. The statewide, public, nonprofit educational media service described in this subsection must meet all of the following requirements: (a) Provide free, curriculum-aligned educational programming and instructional resources for pupils, families, and educators through over-the-air broadcast, digital streaming, and online platforms. (b) Deliver educational programming that is aligned with this state's pre-K through grade 12 academic standards and supports literacy instruction grounded in evidence-based reading practices. (c) Operate in partnership with Michigan public broadcasting stations to provide statewide educational programming and classroom resources. (d) Demonstrate the capability to produce and distribute Michigan-specific educational content statewide through broadcast and digital platforms. (e) Maintain an online library of instructional resources for educators, pupils, and families that is available statewide at no cost. (f) Use the funding allocated under this section solely for the expansion of literacy programming, educator resources, and family engagement activities. (2) By not later than February 1, 2028, the statewide, public, nonprofit educational media service described in subsection (1) shall provide a report to the house and senate appropriations subcommittees responsible for school aid, the house and senate fiscal agencies, and the state budget director detailing its compliance with ensuring that conditions listed under subsection (1) were met. (3) Notwithstanding section 17b, the department shall make payments under this section by not later than December 1, 2026.