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This bill amends the Michigan National Guard Tuition Assistance Act to modify provisions related to tuition assistance for Michigan National Guard members and their families. The bill clarifies and expands the existing tuition assistance program by specifying that the program covers courses leading to vocational training, certificates, and first associate, bachelor's, or master's degrees. It allows the adjutant general to distribute tuition assistance directly to either the eligible person or the educational institution, and establishes requirements for maintaining eligibility, such as achieving a minimum 2.0 grade point average. The bill introduces a new provision that permits certain family members, including a lawfully married spouse and dependent children between 18 and 26 years old, to utilize the tuition assistance of an eligible National Guard member. Additionally, the bill updates the funding mechanism by specifying that the unencumbered balance of the tuition assistance fund at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2025, will be transferred to the Michigan National Guard member benefits fund. The bill's implementation is contingent upon the passage of two related Senate bills (SB 540 and SB 541), ensuring a coordinated approach to modifying the tuition assistance program.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0542