Michigan SB1160: Higher education: financial aid; access to Michigan achievement scholarship; expand. Amends sec. 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1848).

What the bill says

To amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 248 (MCL 388.1848), as amended by 2026 PA 25.

From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 248 (MCL 388.1848), as amended by 2026 PA 25. the people of the state of michigan enact: Sec. 248. (1) The funds appropriated in section 236 for Michigan achievement scholarships must be distributed as provided in this section and section 248a, pursuant to the administrative procedures for Michigan achievement scholarships of the department. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Cost of attendance" means expenses for a student's tuition, mandatory fees, and contact hours for the student's actual program of study; books, supplies, and equipment required for courses of instruction; housing and food costs; transportation expenses; federal student loan fees; miscellaneous expenses, including a reasonable amount for the documented cost of a personal computer, allowance for child care, or allowance for other dependent care; costs related to a disability; costs of obtaining a license, certification, or first professional credential; and reasonable costs for study abroad programs. (b) "Department" means the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential. (c) "Eligible institution" means a public university that receives an appropriation in section 236, an organization as described in subsection (16)(a), a community college that receives an appropriation in section 201, a federally recognized tribal college in this state, or an independent nonprofit college or …

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Sponsors

• Damoose, John (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
• Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
• Geiss, Erika (D, 1)
• Greene, Chedrick (I, 35)
• Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)

Latest actions

1. September 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
2. September 10, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JOHN DAMOOSE

Common questions

What is SB1160?

SB1160 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): Higher education: financial aid; access to Michigan achievement scholarship; expand. Amends sec. 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1848).

What does SB1160 do?

In its own words: To amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 248 (MCL 388.1848), as amended by 2026 PA 25.

What is the status of SB1160?

In committee as of September 10, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION (September 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1160?

Damoose, John (R, 37), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1160?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-1160