MS SB2547

Allows applicants with a minimum 3.5 GPA to be admitted to University of Mississippi Accelerated Nursing Program regardless of ACT score, effective until July 1, 2022.

Increases minimum ACT score requirement for Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG) from 15 to 17.

Increases minimum ACT score requirement for Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG) from 29 to 30.

Increases minimum ACT score requirement for Higher Education Legislative Plan (HELP) Grant from unspecified to 20 from a single test administration.

Sections 2 and 3 (MTAG and MESG changes) effective July 1, 2022, while nursing program provision and HELP changes effective July 1, 2021.