2022 House Bill 6130 / Public Act 252

Revise, expand Whitmer adult college grants

Introduced in the House

May 24, 2022

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-68)

To revise details of various benefits and requirements of the college and trade school spending and grant program for individuals age 25 and above promoted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (dubbed “<a href="https://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?Results=50&EndDate=12%2F31%2F2022&StartDate=1%2F1%2F2001&Keywords=Michigan+Reconnect&op=Search">Michigan Reconnect</a>”) and enacted in 2020, which authorized grants in the amount needed to cover tuition and fees for career-oriented classes at a community college that exceed the amounts covered by other scholarship and government aid.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Sept. 28, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 83 to 23 (details)

To revise details of various benefits and requirements of the college and trade school spending and grant program for individuals age 25 and above promoted by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (dubbed “<a href="https://www.michiganvotes.org/SearchLegislation.aspx?Results=50&amp;EndDate=12%2F31%2F2022&amp;StartDate=1%2F1%2F2001&amp;Keywords=Michigan+Reconnect&amp;op=Search">Michigan Reconnect</a>”) and enacted in 2020, which authorized grants in the amount needed to cover tuition and fees for career-oriented classes at a community college that exceed the amounts covered by other scholarship and government aid.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 13, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Economic and Small Business Development

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 24 to 7 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022