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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan creates the Michigan achievement skills scholarship program for occupational training
Last action · September 17, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 09/16/2025Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 4956 creates the Michigan achievement skills scholarship act to provide financial aid for state residents attending s, subject to legislative and the enactment of House Bill 4955. The new scholarship program will be administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential, with awards capped at the full cost of tuition for a maximum of 2 academic years.
Residents pursuing career-oriented skilled trades or certificate programs may receive state-funded tuition assistance, provided they meet specific residency, graduation-year, and enrollment timelines and have not previously earned an associate or baccalaureate degree.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Qualified occupational training program participants
State residents meeting eligibility criteria may receive scholarship assistance covering up to full tuition for up to 2 academic years.
Training institutions offering qualified occupational training programs
Institutions must apply for department approval, be listed on the state's eligible training provider list, and comply with department data requests.
Department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential
The department is tasked with administering the scholarship program, approving training programs, maintaining website lists, and submitting an annual legislative report.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Sep 17, 2025Housebill electronically reproduced 09/16/2025
- Sep 16, 2025HouseCommitteereferred to Committee on Appropriations
- Sep 16, 2025HouseIntroducedread a first time
- Sep 16, 2025HouseIntroducedintroduced by Representative Rep. Greg Markkanen
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Conditional Enactment Requirement
The bill is legally tied to the enactment of companion House Bill No. 4955 in order to take effect.
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Sources
legislature.mi.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz35Current news / social attention level
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