Simplify Compliance. Strengthen Safety. Support Students.
Michigan's Mission: The Complete Guide to 31aa Funding
With more than $321 million allocated through Section 31aa of the School Aid Act, Michigan schools have a historic opportunity to fund safety, well-being, and student support.
But with opportunity comes responsibility. Districts must track, report, and use funds responsibly to protect students—and future funding. This guide explains exactly how.
Inside, you'll find a clear breakdown of Section 31aa requirements, allowable uses, and how Navigate360’s platform simplifies planning, documentation, and compliance—so you can focus less on paperwork and more on supporting students.
Every Dollar Accounted. Every Burden Lifted.
Designed specifically for Michigan K–12 leaders, this guide outlines the process of aligning Section 31aa funds with allowable uses, maintaining documentation, and generating reports that meet state requirements.
Inside you'll find:
- A clear breakdown of 31aa per-pupil and grant-based funding
- Allowable uses aligned with both Section 31aa and House Bill 5549
- Tips for building a plan that supports mental health, safety, and well-being
- Key deadlines and action items for 2025–2026
- A full crosswalk showing how Navigate360 solutions align to approved spending areas
Districts don't need more vendors—they need a platform that's proven, unified, and built to support student safety, mental health, and success.
The Navigate360 Advantage
One Platform. One Partner. Every Requirement Covered.
With Navigate360, the evidence of impact is built in:
- Incident tracking, case management & reporting dashboards
- MDE-ready reports for audits or state documentation
- Fewer vendors and contracts to manage
- Certifiable training for staff across roles
- Clear connection between funds used and student outcomes
The Navigate360 platform records the data needed for compliance—making it easy to show how funds are used and how they improve safety and well-being.
"I'm so thankful that my best before and-after stories are all about wellness, not how our district handled a fire or an active shooter, because we have been fortunate to not experience such terrible events. In large part, I’ve been able to focus even more of my energy on the wellness side because of the burden that Navigate360 has relieved from me."
