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MI HB4863

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/16/2017

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Legislative Merit Award Program Act to modify eligibility requirements for scholarship awards under Section 4 (MCL 390.1304)

  • Adds citizenship requirement: applicants must be United States citizens or students eligible to receive Title IV, HEA program assistance under 34 CFR 668.33

  • Retains existing eligibility requirements: 12-month Michigan residency, not graduated from high school at time of examination, enrollment in postsecondary institution within 4 years of high school graduation, and not enrolled in clergy preparation programs

  • Bill takes effect only upon enactment of eight companion bills (HB 4829, HB 4831, HB 4832, HB 4833, HB 4834, HB 4860, HB 4869, and HB 4874)

Legislative Description

Higher education; financial aid; legislative merit award scholarships; add citizenship requirement. Amends sec. 4 of 1976 PA 228 (MCL 390.1304). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4829'17, HB 4831'17, HB 4832'17, HB 4833'17, HB 4834'17, HB 4860'17, HB 4869'17, HB 4874'17

Higher education: financial aid

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/16/2017

9/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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