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Michigan Prison Education Programs Hit Record Enrollment as State Budget Expands Vocational Training
Michigan prisons see record enrollment in education and job training programs as state budget expansion and Pell Grant restoration enable postsecondary credentials for inmates across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - education
Michigan Expands Tuition-Free Education and Career Training Programs as State Invests $558.9 Million in Student Financial Aid
Michigan invested over $558.9 million in student financial aid during the 2024-2025 academic year, helping 153,000 students access tuition-free community college, career training, and four-year degree programs. The state is hosting more than 25 events this April to promote these opportunities as part of Career Exploration and Awareness Month.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - policy
Michigan Prisoners Break Participation Records as State Expands Education Programs
Michigan prisons report record participation as nearly 4,000 inmates complete educational and vocational programs, up 66% from 2020, with partnerships expanding postsecondary opportunities across 26 facilities.
April 8, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - courts
Michigan Lawmakers Consider Family Court Overhaul to Bring Specialized Training and Consistency to Custody Cases
Michigan House Bill 5445 would require specialized training for family court judges and create a non-rotating bench to improve consistency in custody and child welfare cases.
April 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - education
Michigan Lawmakers Push to Require Science of Reading Training for K-5 Teachers
Michigan lawmakers are introducing legislation that would require K-5 teachers to complete science of reading training, while also mandating that teacher preparation programs include reading instruction for would-be educators.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·5 sources - government
Steven D. Capps Trains New FOC Employees on "Customer Service" While Tom Boyd Claims No Authority Over 100% Grievance Denial Rate
SCAO Director Steven D. Capps hosted a training webinar teaching new FOC employees about customer service and the purpose of the Friend of the Court. His boss, State Court Administrator Tom Boyd, told the press that SCAO has no legal authority over the grievance process that has denied 100% of parent complaints in Kalamazoo County for five years.
April 10, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - politics
Michigan Youth Treatment Center Opens Unprepared, Faces Staff Assaults and Calls to Close
The Michigan Youth Treatment Center in Mount Clemens faced staffing shortages, inadequate training and youth violence months before an MLive investigation documented operational failures. State lawmakers have called for closure, but MDHHS refuses to shut down the facility despite safety concerns.
April 23, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - legislature
Michigan Lawmakers Propose New Literacy Legislation as Third-Grade Reading Proficiency Hits Record Low
Michigan lawmakers are proposing new legislation to address the state's literacy crisis, including bills that would require science of reading training for K-5 teachers and potentially bring back third-grade retention policies for struggling students.
April 3, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources - politics
Michigan Bill Would Allow Permitless Concealed Carry, Eliminating CPL Requirements
Michigan lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the Concealed Pistol License requirement, allowing eligible gun owners to carry concealed weapons without completing CPL training or obtaining a separate license. The proposal reflects a growing national trend toward permitless concealed carry.
April 2, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources