HB5822

Individual income tax: other; qualified higher education expenses under the Michigan education savings program; include qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses. Amends sec. 2 of 2000 PA 161 (MCL 390.1472).

Introduced·4/16/26
Introduced Text

Expands Michigan education savings program to include qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses.

This bill amends the Michigan education savings program to include qualified postsecondary credentialing expenses as a qualified higher education expense. This change allows for withdrawals from education savings accounts to cover costs related to obtaining postsecondary credentials, in addition to traditional higher education expenses. The bill aligns the program with federal tax code definitions, ensuring consistency and compliance.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
6
RRRRRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 20

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

Apr 29

10:30 AM

House Education and Workforce

History

May 20

House

Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment

May 20

House

Referred To Second Reading

Apr 21

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/16/2026