Chelsea School Millage Renewal: Voter FAQs

On May 7, residents in the Chelsea School District will vote on the Operating and Headlee Override Millage renewal.

The Chelsea School District has put together a list of frequently ask questions to help voters make a decision.

One of the FAQs is, How does this fit into the overall School Funding Structure?

The district's answer is as follows:

"Michigan schools are funded under a structure created when Proposal A was approved statewide by Michigan electors in 1994. Under the plan, Michigan schools are funded with a total of 24 mills on non-homesteads. This is made up of a state-wide millage rate of 6 mills on all property and 18 mills on non-homestead property when approved by local voters. When proposal A passed in 1994, the school operating property tax rate on homesteads decreased by 84 percent, from 37.92 mills to 6 mills. The school operating rate on non-homesteads decreased by 37 percent, from 37.92 mills to 24 mills."

You can view the full list of FAQs on the district website.