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MS SB2467

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kelvin Butler

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Provides Mississippi residents age 65 or older with a scholarship covering the full cost of tuition at any state institution of higher learning or public community college
  • Waives the minimum grade point average (2.5 GPA) and standardized test score (ACT 15) requirements that apply to traditional students for seniors 65 and over
  • Eliminates the adjusted gross income (AGI) requirement for senior residents, making all Mississippi residents 65+ eligible regardless of income
  • Restricts tuition-free attendance to courses of study offered by eligible institutions as of July 1, 2011
  • Administers the tuition waiver through the existing Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program (MTAG)

Legislative Description

Tuition-free attendance at any state IHL or community college; authorize for Mississippi residents age 65 or over.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

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