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MS HB1073
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Requires all Mississippi public community and junior colleges to waive tuition for Mississippi residents who graduated from a Mississippi high school within the past two years, beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year
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Defines "tuition" broadly to include semester charges, required fees, on-campus housing, meal plans, and required books and materials (excludes supplies and extracurricular fees)
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Limits waivers to two years for full-time students or the time needed to complete an associate degree or certificate program; requires students to demonstrate steady academic progress for renewal
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Reduces waiver amounts when combined with other grants, scholarships, or assistance to ensure total aid does not exceed actual tuition costs
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Mandates the Legislature appropriate dedicated line-item funding annually to reimburse community and junior colleges for revenue lost through the tuition waiver program
Legislative Description
Community and junior colleges; waive all tuition and costs for graduates of Mississippi high schools.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021