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MS HB872

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Chris Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Publicly funded postsecondary institutions must annually provide students who declare a major with program duration information, including total credit hours required, projected semesters, and academic years to complete the degree

  • Institutions must disclose full cost of attendance including tuition and fees, average financial aid awarded, room and board costs, and expenses for books, supplies, and major-associated fees

  • Students must receive information on average salaries for professions related to their declared major and the number of job prospects available at state, regional, and national levels

  • The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Mississippi Community College Board must assist institutions in providing this information and may require data in aggregated and disaggregated formats

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Postsecondary educational institutions; require to provide certain information to students upon declaration of a major.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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