Pupil count days are used to determine the amount of state aid each district will receive. Michigan has 2 per year.
FALL COUNT: Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Nov. 6, 2024: MSDS Fall Submission & Initial Certification Due to CEPI
Nov. 13, 2024: MSDS Fall Re-Certification Due to CEPI
Nov. 15, 2024: Google Drive Upload deadline
Unexcused absence – enrolled and in attendance before count day. Must attend within 10 in session days (Thursday, October 3 to Wednesday, October 16, 2024).
Excused absence – enrolled and in attendance prior to count day. Must attend within 30 calendar days (ENDS Friday, November 1, 2024).
SPRING COUNT: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
March 19, 2025: MSDS Spring Submission Initial Certification Due to CEPI
March 26, 2025: MSDS Spring Re-Certification Due to CEPI
March 28, 2025: Google Drive Upload deadline
Unexcused absence – enrolled and in attendance before count day. Must attend within 10 in session days (Thursday, February 13 to Wednesday, February 26 or 27, 2025).
Excused absence – enrolled and in attendance before count day. Must attend within 30 calendar days (ENDS Friday, March 14, 2025).
An attendance code must be marked in all programs at least on count day. It is suggested for the count week or 6-week period but the school year is preferred. The electronic attendance certification page is for a total of 6 weeks. The week before the count date, the count week of count and the 4 weeks following count week (Sept. 25-Nov. 5 and Feb. 5 - March 18). Count weeks are defined as Wednesday to Tuesday.
The pupil membership count days are established in the State Aid Act as the 1st Wednesday in October and the 2nd Wednesday in February. A district not in session for any reason, other than conditions not within the control of school authorities, with approval of the State Superintendent, CANNOT count students in membership.
2025 – 2026 Count Dates
October 1, 2025
February 11, 2026
2026 – 2027 Count Dates
October 7, 2026
February 10, 2027
