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MS HB378

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/31/2020

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