TO REQUIRE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE CAREER COUNSELING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO CERTAIN STUDENTS.

HB 1601 (now Act 354) requires all state-supported colleges and universities to provide career counseling and related resources to specific student groups. The law mandates institutions to develop and implement these services as part of their student support programs. It directly affects public higher education institutions and the students enrolled in them, particularly those needing career guidance. The bill focuses on making these resources a standard offering, without specifying exact student criteria or additional funding mechanisms. The measure passed both chambers and was signed into law on March 20, 2025.