Michigan · statute · 256 of 2024, Mich. Comp. Laws · 5 active provisions
As used in this act: (a) "Department" means the department of health and human services. (b) "Doula" means an individual who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help the mother achieve a healthy and satisfying childbirth experien…
The doula scholarship program is created, to be administered by the department. The department shall do all of the following in implementing the scholarship program: (a) Award scholarships to eligible individuals under this act. (b) Promulgate rules necessary to implement this act pursuant to the administrative procedu…
(1) The department may award a scholarship for eligible costs under this act to an individual determined by the department to meet all of the following eligibility criteria: (a) Has not been awarded a scholarship under this act at the time the individual submits an application. (b) Demonstrates a financial hardship thr…
(1) An individual must not receive more than $3,000.00 for an award under this act and must not receive more than 1 award under this act. (2) Not more than 6 months after receiving a scholarship under this act, the individual shall be working toward completion of doula training or have completed doula training, and sha…
(1) The doula scholarship fund is created within the state treasury. (2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the fund. The state treasurer shall direct investment of the fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the fund interest and earnings from fund investments. (3)…