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MI HB4377
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jaime Greene
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Sets a sunset provision limiting the reduced minimum-age criterion through the state fiscal year ending September 30, 2032
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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
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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