to adopt the amendment for HB 4234, as substitute (H-1).
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the amendment for HB 4234, as substitute (H-1). The motion did not prevail by a vote of 12-16-0. UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL: Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Love, Pagan, Hammoud, Peterson, Sabo, Anthony, Brixie, Cherry, Hood, Kennedy, and Tate. Nays: Reps. Hernandez, Miller, Albert, Allor, Brann, VanSingel, Whiteford, Yaroch, Bollin, Glenn, Green, Huizenga, Lightner, Maddock, Slagh, and VanWoerkom. Pass: None. Representative Tate offered the following amendments for HB 4234, as substitute (H-1): 1. Amend page 36, following line 12, by inserting: "High school equivalency-to-school program………………………………………. $525,000" and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly. 2. Amend page 182, following line 21, by inserting: “Sec. 1072. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for high school equivalency-to-school program, the talent investment agency shall allocate $525,000.00 for the purpose of funding the cost of high school equivalency testing and certification as provided by this section. The talent investment agency shall administer a Michigan high school equivalency-to-school program, which shall cover the cost of providing the high school equivalency test free of charge to individuals who meet all of the following requirements: (a) The individual has not previously been administered a high school equivalency test free of charge under this section. (b) The individual meets at least 1 of the following requirements: (i) Prior to taking the high school equivalency test, the individual successfully completed a talent investment agency approved high school equivalency preparation program. (ii) Prior to taking the high school equivalency test, the individual completed the official high school equivalency practice test and the individual’s score indicated that he or she is likely to pass. (2) A talent investment agency approved high school equivalency preparation program shall include all of the following: (a) Instructional and tutorial assistances. (b) High school equivalency test practice. (c) Required attendance at program instructional sessions. (d) A curriculum that prepares students for opportunities in postsecondary education and the job market. (e) Information on potential postsecondary and career pathways. (f) Counseling on preparing for and applying to college. (g) Personal and job readiness skills development. (h) Comprehensive information on college costs and financial aid. (i) College and career assessments. (j) Computer-based instruction, practice, or remediation. (3) The talent investment agency shall post online an announcement of the Michigan high school equivalency-to-school program, minimum standards for high school equivalency preparation program approval, and approval procedures. (4) The talent investment agency shall do all of the following: (a) Develop procedures consistent with this section under which individuals can take the high school equivalency test without charge. (b) Provide program information for educators and students on the talent investment agency website, including explanations of the procedures developed under this subsection, and contact information for questions about the program. (c) Provide an estimate of the full-year cost of the program to the senate and house appropriations subcommittees on general government, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director. (5) By September 30, the talent investment agency shall report to the senate appropriations subcommittee on talent and economic development, the house appropriations subcommittee on general government, the senate and house fiscal agencies, and the state budget director on utilization of the high school equivalency incentive program, including numbers of high school equivalency certifications issued by location, year-to-date expenditures, and numbers of participants qualifying under subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii), or both. (6) The unexpended funds appropriated for the high school equivalency-to-school program are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditure for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a(1) of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to fund the cost of high school equivalency testing and certification for certain individuals as provided by this section. (b) The projects will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with private vendors, or both. (c) The total estimated cost of the project is $525,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2024.”. 3. Amend page 182, following line 21, by inserting: “Sec. 1073. (1) Unexpended and unencumbered funds up to a maximum of $275,000.00 remaining in the account appropriated for the GED-to-school program in PA 143 of 2015 are reappropriated for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 for the same purpose. (2) The unexpended funds reappropriated for GED-to-school are designated as a work project appropriation, and any unencumbered or unallotted funds shall not lapse at the end of the fiscal year and shall be available for expenditures for projects under this section until the projects have been completed. The following is in compliance with section 451a of the management and budget act, 1984 PA 431, MCL 18.1451a: (a) The purpose of the project is to fund the cost of high school equivalency testing and certification for certain individuals as provided by this section. (b) The projects will be accomplished by utilizing state employees or contracts with private vendors, or both. (c) The total estimated cost of the projects is $275,000.00. (d) The tentative completion date is September 30, 2024.”. Representative Tate explained the amendments.