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MI HB5317

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Ken Goike

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires community college boards of trustees to include a specific question in admission applications asking whether applicants are veterans, active military members, National Guard members, or military reserves members.

  • Extends the question to include spouses and dependents of veterans, active military members, National Guard members, or military reserves members.

  • Aims to help community colleges quickly identify applicants who may be eligible for military-related educational assistance programs.

  • Amends the Community College Act of 1966 by adding Section 123a.

Legislative Description

Higher education; community colleges; question to applicant concerning whether he or she is a veteran or member of the armed forces or child or spouse of a veteran or member of the armed forces; require. Amends 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.1 - 389.195) by adding sec. 123a.

Veterans, other

Last Action

Referred To Second Reading

9/19/2012

Committee Referrals

Education1/31/2012

Full Bill Text

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