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SR 109

A resolution to designate April 2026 as Community College Month.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 9 co-sponsors

Designates April 2026 as Community College Month to celebrate Michigan’s 31 colleges and their role in expanding access, affordability, and workforce development.

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Bill Summary · SR 109

Summary: Senate Resolution No. 109 (2025-2026) – Community College Month, Michigan

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates April 2026 as “Community College Month” in Michigan.
  • Honors Michigan’s 31 community and tribal colleges for their role in expanding access to postsecondary education, strengthening the state’s workforce and economy, and supporting diverse learners.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official designation: April 2026 is proclaimed as Community College Month.
  • Purpose of designation: Promote awareness of the essential contributions of community colleges to higher education access, workforce development, and regional prosperity.
  • Messaging and outreach: Encourages continued public awareness of the critical role that community colleges play in education, job training, and opportunities for students and workers.
  • Communication goal: Requires transmitting a copy of the resolution to each Michigan community college.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries and stakeholders:
    • Michigan community and tribal colleges (31 in total).
    • Current and prospective students seeking affordable higher education and workforce training.
    • High school students involved in dual enrollment and early middle college programs.
    • Adult learners participating in the Michigan Reconnect program.
    • Local communities and regional economies dependent on skilled labor from community college graduates.
  • Government/public sector:
    • State Senate and Michigan higher education community recognizing and promoting its institutions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and sponsors: Introduced on April 16, 2026, by Senator Sean McCann.
  • Leadership actions: Rules suspension agreed upon and the resolution adopted on the same day.
  • Effective date: The designation takes effect for April 2026.
  • Distribution: A copy of the resolution will be sent to each Michigan community college.

Context and Rationale (Implied)

  • Highlights the scale of impact: Approximately 295,000 annual enrollments, 20,000 degrees, and 10,000 certificates awarded by Michigan community colleges.
  • Emphasizes alignment with broader state initiatives:
    • Michigan Achievements Scholarship and Community College Guarantee (tuition-free pathways).
    • Dual enrollment and early middle college programs expanding access before high school graduation.
    • Michigan Reconnect program supporting adults 25+ pursuing tuition-free degrees or certificates.
  • Underlines economic and civic benefits: Preparation for high-demand, high-wage careers (health care, skilled trades, advanced manufacturing) and contributions to local and state prosperity.

Bottom Line

SR 109 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and celebrating Michigan’s community colleges as vital engines of access, affordability, and workforce development. It designates April 2026 as Community College Month and encourages ongoing awareness of the institutions' contributions to students, workers, and the state's economy.

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

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