Sec. 297.

(1) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, there is appropriated for the public schools of this state and certain other state purposes relating to education the sum of $100,000,000.00 from the talent investment fund created under section 8a of the higher education loan authority act, 1975 PA 222, MCL 390.1158a.

(2) The funds appropriated under this section for 2017-2018 are a work project appropriation, and any unexpended funds for 2017-2018 are carried forward into 2018-2019. The purpose of the work project is to improve this state's talent pool by training citizens for high-demand career fields, providing educational supports, expanding career exploration opportunities, and supporting innovative teachers and curriculum. The estimated completion date of the work project is September 30, 2022.

(3) Grants awarded under this article with funds appropriated under this section are subject to section 297j.

(4) This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Marshall Plan for Talent".

History: Add. 2018, Act 227, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2018 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 227 of 2018 provides:"Enacting section 1. In accordance with section 30 of article IX of the state constitution of 1963, total state spending from state sources on state school aid under article V of the state school aid act of 1979, 1979 PA 94, MCL 388.1897 to 388.1897n, as added by this amendatory act for fiscal year 2017-2018 is estimated at $100,000,000.00 and state appropriations for school aid to be paid to local units of government for fiscal year 2017-2018 are estimated at $61,235,000.00."In enacting section 1 of Act 227 of 2018, the reference to "MCL 388.1897 to 388.1897n" evidently should read "MCL 388.1897 to 388.1897l."