Michigan Community College Association Legislative Priorities 2026
This document outlines the legislative priorities for advancing student success, talent development, and community vitality. Key priorities include increasing community college operations grants, codifying and funding the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, expanding Michigan Reconnect eligibility, modernizing dual enrollment, reducing capital outlay institutional match requirements, and investing in infrastructure, technology, equipment, maintenance, safety, and housing (ITEMS) for colleges. The plan aims to empower institutions to lead in student success, workforce readiness, economic mobility, and regional growth.