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MI SB0389

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • School district boards may award high school diplomas to qualified military veterans who left school to serve in the armed forces.

  • Qualified veterans must have enlisted or been drafted between December 16, 1940 and May 7, 1975, covering World War II (through December 31, 1946), Korean conflict (through January 31, 1955), and Vietnam era (through May 7, 1975) service.

  • Veteran applicants must have been enrolled in a high school in the awarding school district at the time of enlistment or draft, and must not have previously graduated from high school.

  • Recipients must have served under honorable conditions during their respective service period.

  • Effective immediately upon Governor approval on March 25, 2014.

Legislative Description

Veterans; benefits; veterans who did not graduate but joined the armed forces during Vietnam War; grant high school diploma to. Amends sec. 1 of 2001 PA 181 (MCL 35.341).

Education, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0055'14 With Immediate Effect

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Military And Veterans Affairs9/3/2013
Veterans, Military Affairs And Homeland Security5/23/2013

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