This program seems to be insanely expensive and ill conceived!
The current mayor of Detroit is Mary Sheffield (D, age 39) who took office on January 1, 2026. She is a career politician since age 26. Her resume is very thin!
First female (and female black) mayor of Detroit!
"The program launched in January 2026 for high schoolers, offering $100 gift cards for every five-day period of perfect attendance — up to $1,000 over 10-weeks. Middle school parents will now receive $50 gift cards for their children’s perfect attendance under the same five-day structure. ..."
"The Detroit Public Schools Community District is expanding its program [Perfect Attendance Pays] that pays students for perfect attendance.
Middle school students, not just high school students, can earn money this year, Superintendent Nikolai Vitti told Michigan Capitol Confidential in an email. ..."
Detroit schools pay students for perfect attendance on certain weeks "$100 gift cards aim to boost attendance"
Mary Sheffield
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