MI HB5643

Allocates $7,500,000 from the general fund for 2021-2022 to career education planning districts (CEPDs) for the CTE skilled trades initiative, removing prior eligibility restrictions based on intermediate district millage status.

Changes funding distribution from equal allocation among eligible CEPDs to proportionate allocation based on the number of CTE programs (excluding early/middle college programs) each CEPD operated in 2021, with districts in non-millage intermediate districts receiving double the calculated allocation.

Requires at least 50% of allocated funds be used for equipment updates in high-ranking career cluster programs, professional development in computer science or coding, or new certified CTE programs to support economic development and workforce skill development.

Requires CEPDs to use state, regional, and local data when determining local fund allocation and mandates program advisory boards continue recommending equipment improvements for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand occupations.

Mandates annual reporting by September 15 to the department, legislature, and appropriations subcommittees on equipment purchased and data on program involvement, retention, and student skill development.