Legislative Analysis
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AGE FOR MICHIGAN RECONNECT GRANT ELIGIBILITY
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
Senate Bill 406 (S-1) as passed by the Senate Analysis available at
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Senate Bill 407 (S-1) as passed by the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Mary Cavanagh
House Committee: [Placed on second reading]
Senate Committee: Appropriations
Complete to 12-19-24
SUMMARY:
Senate Bills 406 and 407 would each amend the Michigan Reconnect Grant Act to lower the
age for initial eligibility for a Michigan Reconnect Grant to 21 from 25, if sufficient funds are
appropriated to expand the program. The reduced age provisions could not be applied after the
state fiscal year ending September 30, 2032.
MCL 390.1711 et seq.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Senate Bills 406 and 407 could result in increased costs for the state while having no fiscal
impact on local government. The bills lower the eligibility age for the Michigan Reconnect
program if sufficient funds are appropriated. If the legislature does not appropriate additional
or sufficient funds for the program, the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education,
Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) would maintain eligibility at age 25, resulting in no
fiscal impact to the state. If sufficient or additional funds were appropriated, resulting in the
program’s eligibility being lowered to cover adults between the ages of 21 through 24,
increased costs would occur. The number of variables involved in a last-dollar scholarship
make it difficult to estimate the impact of the expanded program.
According to MiLEAP, approximately 3,754 Reconnect students between 21 and 24 enrolled
in a community college or eligible program in academic year 2023-24, and 29,754 adults
between 21 and 24 applied to the Reconnect program. Using the 2022-23 average Reconnect
award of $714, the academic year 2023-24 program enrollment, and the current number of
applicants who are between 21 and 24, an estimated range of $2.7 million to $21.2 million can
be established, depending on the number of applicants who enroll. Costs could be higher as
more adults between 21 and 24 learn and apply for the program, or if those applicants have
higher financial need.
Legislative Analyst: Josh Roesner
Fiscal Analysts: Noel Benson
Perry Zielak
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 390.1701
Senate Introduced Bill: 390.1701, 390.1705
As Passed by the Senate: 390.1701