Section 390.1713 - DefinitionsAs used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of labor and economic opportunity.(b) "Eligible institution" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709.(c) "Gift aid" means federal Pell grants under 20 USC 1070a and tuition incentive program benefits under section 256 of the school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1856. The term does not include any of the following:(iii) Qualified withdrawals made from education savings accounts to pay higher education expenses pursuant to the Michigan education savings program act, 2000 PA 161, MCL 390.1471 to 390.1486.(iv) Higher education expenses paid under the Michigan educational trust program, pursuant to the Michigan education trust act, 1986 PA 316, MCL 390.1421 to 390.1442.(v) Higher education expenses paid under the Michigan promise zone authority act, 2008 PA 549, MCL 390.1661 to 390.1679.(vi) Financial aid from any source that is used for nontuition expenses.(d) "Industry-recognized certificate or credential" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709.(e) "Michigan reconnect grant" means a grant awarded under the Michigan reconnect grant program.(f) "Michigan reconnect grant program" means the grant program created under section 5 of the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1705.(g) "Michigan reconnect grant student" means that term as defined in the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709.(h) "Pell-eligible program" means a program eligible for grant funding under 20 USC 1070a.(i) "Qualified occupational training program" means a career training program approved by the department that meets all of the following:(i) Provides not less than 150, and not more than 600, clock hours of instructional time over a period of not less than 8 weeks and not more than 15 weeks. This subparagraph does not apply to a career training program that provides didactic instruction leading to an industry-recognized credential in health care that prepares program completers for high-demand occupations.(ii) Provides training aligned with the requirements of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors for occupations in this state as determined by the department in consultation with the Bureau of Labor Market Information and Strategic Initiatives.(iii) Is included on this state's eligible training provider list located in the department.(iv) Provides a student, upon completion of the program, with a recognized postsecondary credential that is stackable and portable across multiple employers and geographic areas.(v) Has demonstrated that, within 6 months after completing the program, the median income of students who complete the program is at least 20% greater than the median income of all program enrollees 6 months before starting the program. This subparagraph does not apply to a career training program that provides didactic instruction leading to an industry-recognized credential in health care that prepares program completers for high-demand occupations.(vi) For a job training program that prepares students for a professional license or certification exam, has demonstrated that students who complete the program are qualified to take and pass the licensure or certification exam.(vii) Has been in operation for at least 1 year.(viii) For programs offered by institutions of higher education, includes institutional credit articulation for a student in a noncredit job training program.(ix) 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.Amended by 2022, Act 252,s 2, eff. 3/29/2023.Added by 2020, Act 68,s 2, eff. 4/2/2020.