HB 5887 Summary

• Amends the Michigan Employment Security Act to allow school employees earning below the federal poverty level for a family of 4 to collect unemployment benefits during breaks between academic years.

• Applies to employees in instructional, research, or principal administrative positions at higher education institutions and other educational institutions earning less than the federal poverty level.

• Benefits would not be denied solely due to reasonable assurance of reemployment during the next academic year, unless required by federal unemployment tax law.

• Defines "federal poverty level" by reference to the Individual or Family Development Account Program Act (2006 PA 513).

• Maintains existing restrictions on benefits for higher-wage school employees and other seasonal educational workers.