2020 House Bill 5576 / Public Act 68

Gov. Whitmer’s “Michigan Reconnect” scholarship proposal

Introduced in the House

March 4, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Ben Frederick (R-85)

To authorize a college and trade school grant program for individuals age 25 and above, with grants in the amount needed to cover tuition and fees for career-oriented classes at a community college that is above the amount covered by other scholarships and government aid. It would also authorize one-time grants of $1,500 for completing a private apprenticeship program. This is the “Michigan Reconnect” program proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her 2019 State of the State address, and is projected to cost $46.3 million.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

March 12, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 93 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2020

Referred to the Committee of the Whole

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

To authorize a college and trade school grant program for individuals age 25 and above, with grants in the amount needed to cover tuition and fees for career-oriented classes at a community college that is above the amount covered by other scholarships and government aid. It would also authorize one-time grants of $1,500 for completing a private apprenticeship program. This is the “Michigan Reconnect” program proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in her 2019 State of the State address, and is projected to cost $46.3 million.

Received in the House

March 17, 2020

Passed in the House 82 to 12 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

April 2, 2020