MI SB0383

Creates the "Michigan Achievement Skills Scholarship" to provide financial aid to Michigan residents attending qualified occupational training programs, including programs with at least 150 clock hours over 8 weeks in career-oriented skilled trades like maritime trades

Requires recipients to be Michigan residents for at least one year, have graduated high school or earned equivalency in 2023 or later, and enroll within 15 months of graduation without having previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree

Limits scholarship awards to the full tuition amount for a maximum of 2 academic years, with recipients remaining eligible for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship for up to 5 years minus time used for the skills scholarship

Prohibits training institutions from adjusting tuition rates, tuition discounts, or costs as a result of students receiving these scholarships to prevent cost-shifting to the program

Requires the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential to administer the program, maintain a list of qualified programs, and submit annual reports to the legislature by February 15 detailing participant numbers and average award amounts