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MS SB2324

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Josh Harkins

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer grant and scholarship programs funded through alternate or private sources, including the Nissan Scholarship Program

  • Amends Section 37-106-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to expand the board's administrative authority beyond state-funded programs

  • Maintains existing board requirements including annual reporting to the Legislature within 10 days of convening, detailing recipient numbers, award amounts, and institutional distribution

  • Board members continue to serve without pay and retain authority to sue for unpaid balances on uncompleted contracts

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Nissan Scholarship Program; authorize Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to administer.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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