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MS SB2810
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Blackmon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes local school districts to expend funds from any available source to pay tuition and costs for dual enrollment courses at universities and community colleges for eligible students residing in the district.
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Clarifies that tuition and course costs may be paid by postsecondary institutions, local school districts, parents/guardians, grants, foundations, or other public/private sources.
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Requires payment for tuition and costs to be made directly to the credit-granting institution upon application by eligible students to the school superintendent.
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Maintains existing dual enrollment program requirements including admission criteria, transcript transfers, course prerequisites, and instructor qualifications established by postsecondary institutions.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Tuition and cost responsibility for dual credit programs; local school district may expend funds.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017