2023 House Bill 5176

Higher education: financial aid; eligibility requirements for state competitive scholarships; modify.

A bill to amend 1964 PA 208, entitled “An act to grant scholarships to students enrolled in postsecondary education institutions; and to provide for the administration of the scholarship program,” by amending sections 2 and 4 (MCL 390.972 and 390.974), section 4 as amended by 2021 PA 40.

Mackinac Center Analysis

Makes prisoners eligible for first year scholarships from the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority to post-secondary education institutions.

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2023

Introduced by Rep. Jimmie Wilson (D-32) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Kara Hope (D-74) and Amos O’Neal (D-94)

Referred to the Committee on Higher Education