(1) The funds appropriated in section 236 for Michigan reconnect must be distributed and administered by the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential pursuant to the Michigan reconnect grant act, 2020 PA 84, MCL 390.1701 to 390.1709, the Michigan reconnect grant recipient act, 2020 PA 68, MCL 390.1711 to 390.1723, and the department's administrative procedures for Michigan reconnect.

    (2) For fiscal year 2025-2026 only, the department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential may use the funds appropriated in section 236 for Michigan reconnect to support students who are receiving awards under the temporary "ARP - Michigan reconnect expansion to 21" program described in 2023 PA 119.