The bill amends the Postsecondary Enrollment Options Act to clarify definitions and eligibility criteria for students seeking to enroll in postsecondary courses. Key insertions include the definition of "trade school" and the addition of "certificate" to the requirements for eligible courses. The bill specifies that eligible charges for enrollment include tuition, mandatory course fees, and late fees, while excluding transportation, parking, and activity fees. It also outlines the conditions under which students can enroll in eligible courses, particularly for those who have not achieved qualifying scores on readiness assessments or the Michigan merit examination, provided they maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the superintendent of public instruction will create rules to allow students who have been enrolled in high school for more than four years but not more than five years to be considered eligible under certain circumstances. This aims to provide flexibility for students facing unique challenges while ensuring they can still access postsecondary education opportunities. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance access to postsecondary education for high school students in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 388.513
As Passed by the House: 388.513