HB 6172 Summary

• Allows scholastic achievement to be used as an alternative to competitive examination for scholarship eligibility for the 2020-2021 academic year only.

• Changes terminology from "persons" to "individuals" in scholarship award language and requires the authority to annually establish examination score requirements.

• Extends scholarship completion timeframe from 10 years to 11 years for applicants enrolled during spring 2020 term and 2020-2021 academic year, while maintaining 10-year limit for other applicants.

• Requires the authority to promulgate rules under the Michigan Administrative Procedures Act (1969 PA 306) to implement examination procedures, award renewal procedures, and define eligible postsecondary institutions.