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MI HB5036

Bill

Status

Passed

12/31/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Rendon

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires community college boards of trustees to identify applicants who are current or former military members, National Guard, or military reserves personnel during the admission process

  • Mandates colleges inform eligible military applicants they may receive academic credit for college-level training and education received during military service

  • Requires colleges to evaluate military transcripts submitted by applicants and notify them of available transfer credits for college-level military training and education

  • Defines "transcript" to include joint services transcripts prepared under the American Council on Education Registry of Credit Recommendations

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law

Legislative Description

Higher education; community colleges; acceptance of an American council on education transcript; allow, and clarify transferable credits. Amends 1966 PA 331 (MCL 389.1 - 389.195) by adding sec. 123a.

Veterans, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 483'14 With Immediate Effect 2014 Addenda

12/31/2014

Committee Referrals

Education11/12/2014
Military And Veterans Affairs10/1/2013

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