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MS SB2583
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes boards of trustees of community colleges and junior colleges to develop and implement policies waiving out-of-state tuition for nonresident students.
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Requires any tuition waiver policy to be determined fiscally responsible and in accordance with the educational mission of the college.
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Restricts state funds to support only students residing in Mississippi, with an exception for associate degree nursing students from outside the state.
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Encourages community and junior colleges offering tuition waivers to work with local industries and businesses to identify alternative funding sources to offset lost state revenue.
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Effective date: July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Community/junior boards; may waive out-of-state tuition for nonresident students employed by Mississippi-based companies.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2013