MI HB4165

Allocates $7,500,000 for 2022-2023 to career education planning districts (CEPDs) for career and technical education (CTE) equipment and program improvements.

Changes funding distribution formula from equal allocation based on district count to proportionate allocation based on the number of state-approved CTE programs in each CEPD, with CEPDs in intermediate districts that did not levy vocational millage in 2022 receiving double the allocation.

Requires at least 50% of allocated funds be used for equipment updates in high-demand CTE programs, professional development in computer science/coding, replacement of outdated equipment, or new state-approved CTE programs aligned with emerging industry technology.

Requires each CEPD to submit annual reports by September 15 to the department, legislature, and appropriations committees detailing equipment purchases and data on student program enrollment, retention, and skill development.

Removes the requirement that 50% of a CEPD's service area must be located in an intermediate district that did not levy vocational millage in 2022 to be eligible for funding.