A bill to establish a doula scholarship program for eligible individuals; to provide for the administration of the doula scholarship program; to create the doula scholarship fund; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.
Senate Bill No. 826 proposes the creation of a doula scholarship program. This program, to be managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to provide financial assistance to individuals pursuing doula training. The scholarships will cover eligible costs such as books, workshop fees, and examination fees for those who demonstrate financial hardship and intend to work as doulas within Michigan. The scholarship amount is capped at $3,000 per recipient, who must be in the process of completing their training or have completed it within six months of receiving the scholarship. Recipients are also required to provide proof of their doula work or training progress. The bill establishes a doula scholarship fund within the state treasury, ensuring that funds remain available for this purpose without lapsing to the general fund.
Co-sponsored by Sens.
Referred to the Committee on Housing and Human Services
