The bill amends the Michigan National Guard tuition assistance program, which is administered by the adjutant general within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. It establishes procedures for eligible individuals to apply for tuition assistance before or after enrolling in eligible educational institutions. The adjutant general is responsible for determining the amount of assistance available each academic year and may distribute funds either to the eligible person or the educational institution. Additionally, the bill allows family members of eligible persons, such as spouses and dependent children, to utilize the tuition assistance under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill creates the Michigan National Guard tuition assistance fund within the state treasury, which can receive money from various sources and is subject to investment by the state treasurer. The fund's balance is capped at $15 million, with any excess lapsing to the general fund. The unencumbered balance at the end of the fiscal year will be transferred to the Michigan National Guard member benefits fund. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will oversee the fund for auditing purposes, and the adjutant general will allocate funds for tuition assistance or reimbursements as outlined in the bill.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 32.433, 32.434
Substitute (H-2): 32.433, 32.434
Senate Introduced Bill: 32.433, 32.434
As Passed by the Senate: 32.433, 32.434
As Passed by the House: 32.433, 32.434
Senate Concurred Bill: 32.433, 32.434
Public Act: 32.433, 32.434