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MI SB0675

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Samir Singh

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Removes the restriction that prevented incarcerated individuals in corrections institutions from receiving Michigan tuition grants
  • Establishes that the Michigan higher education assistance authority administers grants for eligible undergraduate and graduate students, with priority given to full-time students
  • Maintains existing eligibility requirements including 12-month state residency, non-residency in other states, and enrollment in independent nonprofit colleges or universities in Michigan
  • Preserves semester limits for grant eligibility: up to 10 semesters for undergraduate education, 6 semesters for graduate education, and 8 semesters for dental education
  • Requires students to maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by their institution to remain eligible for tuition grants

Legislative Description

Higher education: tuition; Michigan tuition grant program; modify to permit grants to be awarded to individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1966 PA 313 (MCL 390.992 & 390.993).

Higher education: tuition

Last Action

Senator Removed As Sponsor: Mark Huizenga

9/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations11/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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