Mich. Comp. Laws § 389.71
Whenever the secretary of the board of education of an intermediate school district is requested in writing by not less than 25 school electors of the county, school district or intermediate school district to initiate proceedings for the organization of a community college district, he shall refer the question of organizing the community college district to the state board of education for its approval. The state board of education may approve or deny the proposal to initiate proceedings to effectuate the proposed community college district organization. Upon the approval of the petition by the state board of education, proceedings for the establishment of the community college district shall be held in accordance with the provisions of chapters 1, 2 or 3 for the respective type of community college district.
MCL 389.71