Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

Updated total appropriations for higher education from approximately $2.32 billion to $2.41 billion, with specific increases for individual public universities such as Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Created a new Michigan student loan refinance program to help borrowers consolidate federal and private student loans at a fixed interest rate, funded by $15 million.

Established new grants for infrastructure maintenance, transfer pathway support, and FAFSA completion incentives to improve student retention and access.

Tightened tuition restraint limits for public universities, capping annual tuition increases at 4.5% or $735 for 2025-2026, down from previous thresholds, with further reductions planned for 2026-2027.

Mandated new public transparency websites for universities displaying detailed budget data, debt obligations, and campus safety resources including emergency contacts and sexual assault support.

Required universities to report on diversity, equity, and inclusion program changes and submit data on campus safety policies and crime statistics.

Added a requirement for universities to maintain a 'campus safety information and resources' link on their websites with specific details on emergency services and support for survivors of sexual assault.

Expanded eligibility for the Michigan Reconnect grant program to include students aged 21 and older for short-term training grants.