MI HB5571

Amends the State School Aid Act of 1979 to change fiscal year appropriations for higher education from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year 2019.

Leaves specific appropriation amounts blank (marked with underscores) for gross appropriation, adjusted gross appropriation, federal revenues, other state restricted revenues, and state general fund/general purpose money, indicating a zero-budget or placeholder bill.

Removes detailed appropriation allocations for 15 public universities and various higher education programs that were previously specified, eliminating specific dollar amounts for operations, performance funding, and special initiatives.

Modifies Section 236a to shift the legislative intent statement from fiscal year 2018-2019 to fiscal year 2019-2020, with adjustments to be determined after the January 2019 consensus revenue estimating conference.

Contains transitional language indicating appropriations for the new fiscal year are anticipated to match the prior year with adjustments for caseload changes, federal match rates, economic factors, and available revenue.