The bill amends the State School Aid Act of 1979, specifically sections 201 and 206, to update the appropriations for community colleges for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. The gross appropriation is revised to $100.00, with the adjusted gross appropriation also set at $100.00. The bill removes previous appropriations and allocations for various community colleges, which were detailed in the original text, and instead establishes a simplified funding structure. The appropriations for community college operations are also set at $100.00, with the funds being appropriated from the state school aid fund.

Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of funds to community colleges, changing the fiscal year end from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifies that the funds appropriated must be paid out in 11 monthly installments starting from October 16, 2026, and that each community college must accrue its July and August 2027 payments to its fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The bill aims to streamline the funding process and update the fiscal timelines for community colleges in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 388.1801, 388.1806