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MI HB4377

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jaime Greene

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age eligibility for Michigan Reconnect grants from 25 years old to 21 years old, contingent on sufficient funds being appropriated to expand the program

  • Applies the reduced age requirement to both the main Michigan Reconnect grant program (for associate degrees and industry-recognized certificates) and the Reconnect short-term training program skills scholarships

  • Sets a sunset provision limiting the reduced minimum-age criterion through the state fiscal year ending September 30, 2032

  • Skills scholarships under the short-term training program remain capped at a one-time grant of up to $1,500 for tuition costs at approved training institutions

  • Takes effect only if companion legislation (Senate Bill or House Bill 4378) is also enacted into law

Legislative Description

Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect grant recipient act; modify. Amends secs. 11, 15 & 21 of 2020 PA 68 (MCL 390.1711 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4378'25

Higher education: community colleges

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2025

4/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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