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SB 753

Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Sean McCann

SB 753 allocates 2024-2025 state funding to Michigan community colleges, with House and Senate negotiating final spending amounts and distribution methods.

Senate conferees named 06/04/2024: Sens. Sean McCann Sarah Anthony Jon Bumstead
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Bill Summary · SB 753

Legislative bill overview

SB 753 is a budget appropriations bill that allocates funding for Michigan's community colleges for fiscal year 2024-2025. The bill amends the Community College Act of 1979 to establish spending levels and modify how state funding is distributed to these institutions.

Why is this important

Community colleges serve approximately 300,000+ Michigan students annually and provide workforce training, transfer programs, and remedial education. Changes to their funding directly impact tuition costs, program availability, and the state's ability to develop skilled workers in critical sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level disputes: The House and Senate already disagreed enough to require a conference committee, suggesting disagreement over total appropriation amounts or distribution formulas
  • Equity across institutions: How funding is allocated among Michigan's 28 community colleges—affecting smaller versus larger colleges and rural versus urban areas
  • Workforce vs. transfer focus: Tension between funding community colleges for job training versus supporting students transferring to four-year universities

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

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