Lansing School District recently cut 50 staff positions. This action follows the end of federal pandemic relief money. Superintendent Jessica Benavides confirmed the cuts. Federal pandemic funding has now ended. Many Michigan K-12 schools face similar budget shortfalls.
Lansing, Michigan
https://www.wilx.com/2026/05/08/tight-budgets-force-lansing-school-district-layoffs-federal-relief-money-runs-dry-across-michigan/