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MS SB2127

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2015

Primary Sponsor

Perry Lee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends in-state tuition eligibility to nonresident students who are veterans (as defined by Title 38 of the U.S. Code) or persons entitled to veterans' educational assistance benefits under federal law
  • Requires state institutions of higher learning and community/junior colleges to administer this provision in compliance with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs approval requirements
  • Removes previous requirement that veterans be domiciled in Mississippi within six months of military separation to qualify for in-state tuition rates
  • Eliminates the prior provision granting in-state tuition to nonresidents who were born in Mississippi but relocated as minors
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing tuition waivers through institution-specific policies approved by governing boards

Legislative Description

In-state tuition; provide for nonresident students entitled to federal Veterans' Educational Assistance.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/9/2015

Full Bill Text

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