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MS HB378
Bill
Status
6/9/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Read
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AI Summary
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Authorizes boards of trustees of community colleges and junior colleges to approve institution-specific policies permitting waiver of out-of-state tuition, matching the authority previously granted only to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning
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Out-of-state tuition waiver requests must be formally made by the college president and determined by the board to be fiscally responsible and aligned with the institution's educational mission
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Maintains requirement that state funds be allocated only for students residing in Mississippi, with exception for associate degree nursing students who may reside outside the state for funding purposes
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Effective July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Community colleges; authorize boards of trustees to approve certain policies permitting out-of-state tuition waivers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
6/9/2020