The bill amends the Michigan Reconnect Grant Act to clarify the eligibility criteria for financial assistance under the reconnect program. It specifies that individuals who are age 25 and older and seek associate degrees or industry-recognized certificates or credentials are eligible for last-dollar financial assistance. The language has been updated to remove the previous phrasing that simply stated "age 25" and "seeking," replacing it with a more precise definition that includes references to specific sections of the Michigan Reconnect Grant Recipient Act.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the program's goals of increasing access to education and skills for adult learners, addressing educational equity gaps, and ultimately raising the percentage of residents aged 25 to 64 with a college degree or skill certificate to 60% by 2030. The enactment of this amendatory act is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 232 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 390.1701