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MI HB5175

MI HB5175
Higher education: financial aid; eligibility requirements for children of veterans tuition grants; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 4 of 2005 PA 248 (MCL 390.1342 & 390.1344).


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Introduced
10/17/2023
In Committee
12/18/2024
Crossed Over
12/13/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 2005 PA 248, entitled"Children of veterans tuition grant act,"by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.1342 and 390.1344).

AI Summary

This bill amends the Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Act by modifying the eligibility requirements for children of veterans to receive tuition grants. The key changes include updating the definition of "authority" to refer to the successor of the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority, expanding the definition of "Michigan veteran" to include individuals who establish legal residency in the state after entering military service, and removing the requirement that students not have been convicted of a felony involving assault, physical injury, or death. The bill also clarifies that students can only receive tuition grant assistance under this act, not in combination with tuition waiver assistance under a separate law.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations (on 12/18/2024)

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