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MI SB0391

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Cherry

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement for students graduating in or after 2010-2011 to complete at least 3 credits each in mathematics and social science, and 3 credits in science to qualify for Michigan Promise Grants under section 6.

  • Simplifies eligibility for section 6 grants to require only that students received qualifying scores on all five components (reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies) of the state assessment test.

  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including Michigan residency, high school graduation, taking the state assessment test, enrollment in approved postsecondary institution within 2 years, and no prior receipt of Michigan Promise Grants or Michigan Merit Award Scholarships.

  • Preserves the 2-year enrollment deadline with an extension for students who serve in United States armed forces or Peace Corps during that period.

Legislative Description

Higher education; financial aid; eligibility criteria for Michigan promise grant; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2006 PA 479 (MCL 390.1624).

Higher education, financial aid

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Education

3/18/2009

Committee Referrals

Education3/18/2009

Full Bill Text

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