Appropriations Requests for : Junior Achievement, through Wayne RESA

1. Cosponsoring legislators:

• Sylvia Santana

Recipient Information

2. Intended legislatively directed spending item recipient:

Junior Achievement, through Wayne RESA

3. Physical address of legislatively directed spending item recipient and the intended location of the project or activity:

577 E. Larned Street, Detroit, MI 48226

4. The recipient's employer identification number:

38-1348535

Funding Details

5. Requested amount of the legislatively directed spending item:

$3,000,000.00

6. What is the purpose and how does the legislatively directed spending item provide a public benefit that is an appropriate use of taxpayer money?

Junior Achievement (JA) of Michigan is a trusted education partner dedicated to preparing the next generation for lifelong success through financial literacy and career readiness programming, delivered at no cost to school systems. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Michigan seniors will be required to complete the Michigan Personal Finance High School graduation requirement for the first time. JA is uniquely positioned to support this mandate with proven curriculum, scalable infrastructure, and a statewide footprint capable of reaching every student, from the Upper Peninsula to Detroit. This appropriation would allow JA to deliver these essential resources at no cost to schools, eliminating the financial barrier and enabling districts statewide to meet graduation requirements with relevant, high-impact programming. JA equips Michigan educators with experiential learning opportunities and practical, standardsaligned instructional resources that translate directly to real world outcomes for students. JA’s impact is measurable and substantial. During the 2024-2025 school year, more than 3,100 dedicated volunteers mentored 97,000 students, contributing over 714,000 hours of instruction and guidance. As a result, 85% of participating high school students report a clear understanding of how to manage a budget, and 91% say their perspective on careers has fundamentally changed. An investment in JA is an investment in Michigan’s future workforce and economic vitality. Expanding financial literacy reduces reliance on social services, improves bankability, access to homeownership, family stability, entrepreneurship, and sustained economic growth across the state.

7. Has the legislatively directed spending item previously received or been awarded any of the following types of funding in the past 5 years?

✓ Yes: State Funding

Amount received: $9,900,000.00

8. Estimated time frame for completion of the legislatively directed spending item project:

FY

Additional Information For Nonprofit Corporations

9. Is the recipient a nonprofit corporation?

Yes

4. Officers and active members on the board of directors:

Junior Achievement SE MI Chair – Dr. Rhonda Laurencelle, Pure Leadership Consulting Vice Chair – Ms. Rhonda McNally, Magna International Secretary – Mr. Gordon W. Didier, Beneficial Consultants LLC Treasurer – Mr. Lee Dow, Pinnacle Advisors, LLC Junior Achievement Great Lakes Chair – Sarah Mezwicki, Ernst & Young Vice Chair – Scott Setlock, Mercantile Bank Secretary – Joe Tomaszewski, Crowe LLP Treasurer – Jodi Havera, Landscape Forms Junior Achievement North Central Chair – Marc Cesere, Commercial Relationship Manager, Huntington Bank Vice Chair – Anirban Ghose, Dow Secretary – Diane Middleton Treasurer – Alicia Kozak, My Michigan Health Junior Achievement Edge Chair – Cari Bushinski, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators Vice Chair – Rebecca Roberts-Stewart, L.J. Ross Associations Secretary – Karen Farr, Eaton Corporation Treasurer – Christopher Potts, Farm Bureau

Certification By Sponsoring Legislator

• "I certify that my immediate family members, legislative staff members, and I have no direct or indirect pecuniary interest in the requested legislatively directed spending item."
• "I certify that the intended recipient of this legislatively directed spending item is not a for-profit entity."
• "I certify that the information in this form is true to the best of my knowledge."

Senator Sylvia A Santana