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MI SB0622

Bill

Status

Passed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan's postsecondary enrollment options program to modify the definition of "community college" to include federal tribally controlled community colleges located in Michigan that meet recognized regional accreditation requirements.

  • Expands the definition of "eligible charges" to include late fees charged by postsecondary institutions when school districts or the Department of Treasury fail to make required payments on time.

  • Establishes course enrollment limits based on grade level: grade 9 students limited to 2 courses per year for first three years then 4 courses in fourth year; grade 10 students limited to 2 courses in first year then 4 courses in second and third years; grades 11-12 students limited to 6 courses per year, with an overall cap of 10 courses.

  • Allows students who haven't achieved qualifying scores on the Michigan merit examination to enroll in limited courses only in subject areas where they qualify, or in computer science, foreign language, or fine arts courses.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2012, contingent on enactment of Senate Bills 623, 709, and 710.

Legislative Description

Education; students; dual enrollment eligibility; modify in postsecondary options act. Amends sec. 3 of 1996 PA 160 (MCL 388.513). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0623'11, SB 0709'11, SB 0710'11

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Last Action

Assigned Pa 0131'12 With Immediate Effect

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Education9/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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