Information on Michigan academic standards and instructional resources.
Responsible for providing final decisions in administrative appeals to MDE.
Learn more about the MDE office responsible for providing leadership in curriculum and instruction that provides students with greater choices to prepare for success.
Early learning and development program resources for all children, birth to age eight, especially those in highest need.
Resources for educator certification, recognition programs, evaluation, and workforce research.
Resources related to financial and pupil accounting and auditing.
Options available for Michigan students that provide unique learning opportunities.
Food & Nutrition Programs
Resources for programs and initiatives that support school improvement efforts.
Resources for supporting special education in Michigan.
Michigan has an innovative and comprehensive system of assessments to measure student achievement in learning our state content standards.
MDE Annual Review
Archive of News Items
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SFAs are required to distribute Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application packets to all households in the district on or around the beginning of the school year, but not before July 1.
Applications and Related Templates
Critical Information for the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
Frequently Asked Questions About Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
How to Apply for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals
MDE Prototype Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Family Application
USDA Prototype Free and Reduced-Price School Meals Family Application
USDA Translated Free and Reduced-Price Applications
Approval-Disapproval Letter to Households
Sharing Information With Other Programs
Guidance:
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Use in Schools
Eligibility Manual for School Meals
