2024 Senate Bill 719

Higher education: financial aid; requirements pertaining to certain student financial aid programs; modify.

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending sections 248a and 256 (MCL 388.1848a and 388.1856), as amended by 2023 PA 103.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The bill amends the State School Aid Act to enhance the administration and distribution of Michigan Achievement Scholarships and the Tuition Incentive Program, providing financial support for occupational training and higher education, with specific eligibility criteria and administrative responsibilities outlined for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Department of Treasury.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 14, 2024

Introduced by Sen. John Damoose (R-37) and three co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sam Singh (D-28), Sue Shink (D-14) and Rosemary Bayer (D-13)

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations