The bill amends the State School Aid Act of 1979, focusing on appropriations for community colleges in Michigan for the fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. It reduces the gross appropriation from $462,220,800 to $456,652,500 and adjusts funding allocations for individual colleges, eliminating performance funding for many while maintaining support for the North American Indian tuition waiver. The appropriations for community college operations are set at $363,363,500, with specific allocations for retirement contributions. The bill also introduces new sections (217d through 217i) and repeals certain acts, aiming to streamline funding and enhance financial management for community colleges.

Additionally, the bill establishes various reporting and compliance requirements, including a new tuition restraint level for the 2025-2026 academic year, capping increases at 3.0% or $149.00. It mandates that community colleges provide detailed information on campus safety, resources for survivors of sexual assault, and compliance with federal Title IX regulations. The legislation also includes provisions to ensure adherence to federal court rulings regarding admissions and funding, with penalties for non-compliance, and emphasizes limiting administrative salaries to no more than 10% of total salaries. Overall, the bill seeks to improve oversight, accountability, and educational outcomes within Michigan's community college system.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 388.1801, 388.1806