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SR 28

A resolution to designate April 2025 as Community College Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 5 co-sponsors

Designates April 2025 as Michigan Community College Month to honor community/tribal colleges and spur ongoing investment in student access and workforce development.

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Bill Summary · SR 28

SR 28 — A resolution to designate April 2025 as Community College Month (Michigan)

Status: Adopted (Senate adopted April 17, 2025)
Introduced by: Senator Sarah Anthony (offered by Senators Anthony, Damoose, Geiss, Lauwers, Theis and Webber)
Type: Senate resolution (ceremonial/non‑binding)

Main purpose and intent

SR 28 formally designates April 2025 as “Community College Month” in Michigan to recognize the role of the state’s community and tribal colleges in expanding access to post‑secondary education, supporting workforce development, and serving students and communities across the state.

Key provisions and content

  • Official designation: Declares April 2025 as Community College Month in the Michigan Senate.
  • Findings and recognition: The resolution summarizes and highlights data and programs, including:
    • Michigan has 28 community colleges and 3 tribal colleges.
    • Community colleges enroll about 283,000 students, award roughly 20,200 degrees and 10,500 certificates annually.
    • 52% of students who earn bachelor’s degrees in Michigan completed coursework at a community college.
    • Michigan Reconnect (since Feb 2021) has enabled over 66,500 Michiganders — including ~12,500 aged 21–24 — to enroll tuition‑free in community or tribal colleges, and over 8,100 have completed credentials.
    • The Michigan Achievement Scholarship Community College Guarantee has assisted over 18,000 students, saving families an average of more than $2,100 per year.
    • Connects the community college sector to the state goal of increasing the share of working‑age adults with a certificate or degree to 60% by 2030.
  • Statement of support: Urges continued investment in community and tribal colleges to address student achievement, workforce needs, and economic development.

Who is affected

  • Directly recognized: Michigan’s community and tribal colleges, their students, faculty, and administrators.
  • Indirectly referenced: Employers and the broader Michigan workforce that benefit from skills and credentials provided by community colleges.
  • Legal/regulatory impact: None — the resolution is symbolic and does not create new law, appropriations, or regulatory requirements.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Adopted by the Michigan Senate on April 17, 2025.
  • As a Senate resolution, it serves a commemorative and policy‑recognition function rather than changing statutes or budgets.
  • No executive action or appropriation required; implementation consists of the formal recognition and any related outreach or observances by colleges and state officials.

Practical impact

The resolution publicly affirms state support for community and tribal colleges, spotlights successful programs (Michigan Reconnect, Achievement Scholarship), and can be used to raise awareness, encourage local observances during April, and support advocacy for continued funding and policies that expand access to post‑secondary credentials.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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