2007 House Bill 4595 / Public Act 42

Clarify Promise Award disbursements

Introduced in the House

April 12, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

To allow students who are Michigan residents but attend a high school outside the state to get “Michigan Promise Award” college scholarships given to students who do well on state assessment tests. Also, to clarify details related to the timing of disbursements to state colleges and universities of these scholarships.

Referred to the Committee on Education

April 24, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 25, 2007

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 26, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Education

June 26, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 28, 2007

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To allow students who are Michigan residents but attend a high school outside the state to get “Michigan Promise Award” college scholarships given to students who do well on state assessment tests. Also, to clarify details related to the timing of disbursements to state colleges and universities of these scholarships.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

July 12, 2007