Bill > SB0168

This bill appropriates funds for Michigan community colleges for the fiscal year 2025-2026, with several key provisions. It increases the total state appropriation for community colleges from $462,220,800 to $506,504,600, with the majority of funds ($374,543,100) allocated for community college operations. The bill details specific funding amounts for each of Michigan's 28 community colleges, including both base operations funding and performance funding. Each college receives funding based on a complex formula that considers factors like student contact hours, performance improvements, completion rates, and local strategic value. The bill introduces new requirements for community colleges, including mandating collaboration with universities, promoting transfer pathways, and implementing specific best practices related to economic development, educational partnerships, and community services. Colleges must also report on various aspects of their operations, including tuition rates, diversity and inclusion programs, and campus safety. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for infrastructure and technology improvements, with $10,972,500 allocated specifically for these purposes. Colleges must meet certain conditions, such as limiting tuition increases and participating in the Michigan Transfer Network, to receive full funding. The bill represents a comprehensive approach to supporting and regulating Michigan's community college system for the upcoming fiscal year.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0168