Sec. 13.
As used in this act:
(a) "Continuous enrollment" means enrollment in at least 2 semesters or the equivalent in terms or quarters, as determined by the department, during each 12-month period for a number of consecutive years. For purposes of this subdivision, the 2 or more semesters, terms, or quarters of enrollment within a 12-month period need not be consecutive.
(b) "Department" means the department of labor and economic opportunity.
(c) "Eligible institution" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act.
(d) "Gift aid" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act.
(e) "Half-time student" means a student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in an academic semester or the equivalent number of credit hours in a term or quarter, as determined by the department.
(f) "Industry-recognized certificate or credential" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act.
(g) "Michigan reconnect grant" means a grant awarded under the Michigan reconnect grant program.
(h) "Michigan reconnect grant program" means the grant program created under section 5 of the Michigan reconnect grant act.
(i) "Michigan reconnect grant student" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act.
(j) "Pell-eligible program" means a program eligible for grant funding under 20 USC 1070a.
(k) "Qualified occupational training program" means a course of study approved by the department that, subject to subparagraph (vi), prepares students to earn an occupational credential that meets all of subparagraphs (i) to (v), as follows:
(i) Is industry recognized.
(ii) Is portable and recognized by multiple employers.
(iii) Prepares students to successfully pass all relevant certification examinations.
(iv) Is in demand in the regional labor market.
(v) Is in an occupational area serving manufacturing, construction, information technology, business management, or health care.
(vi) If the course of study is provided by an apprenticeship program, the program must be registered with the United States Department of Labor under the national apprenticeship act, 29 USC 50 et seq.
(l) "Qualified private training institution" means either of the following:
(i) A for-profit or nonprofit private organization in this state that provides occupational training, but not 4-year postsecondary degrees, that is included on this state's eligible training provider list located within the department pursuant to 20 CFR 680.410.
(ii) A consortium of businesses in this state offering occupational training that guarantees employment for those who successfully complete the training and is included on this state's eligible training provider list located within the department pursuant to 20 CFR 680.410.
History: 2020, Act 68, Imd. Eff. Apr. 2, 2020