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MI HB5177

MI HB5177
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).


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

Introduced Session

102nd Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to amend 1966 PA 313, entitled"An act to award tuition grants to resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit institutions of higher learning; and to make an appropriation therefor,"by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 390.992 and 390.993), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 41.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Michigan Tuition Grant Program to allow individuals incarcerated in correctional facilities to be eligible for tuition grants. The bill modifies sections 2 and 3 of the existing law, which previously excluded incarcerated individuals from being eligible for the grants. The Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority will administer the grants, which are available to eligible resident students enrolled in independent nonprofit colleges or universities in Michigan. The bill also clarifies the definition of the "Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority" and maintains the existing academic progress requirements for grant recipients.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

House Higher Education (10:30:00 5/15/2024 Room 326, House Office Building) (on 05/15/2024)

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