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MS HB531
Bill
Status
Failed
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jody Steverson
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum number of students admitted annually to the Mississippi Rural Dentist Scholarship Program from three to six students per year
- Maintains existing program requirements including recruitment of undergraduate students interested in rural dentistry careers, faculty mentoring, and coursework development in collaboration with University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Retains applicant qualifications requiring competitive academic records and characteristics that would be credible to the School of Dentistry Admissions Committee
- Requires majority vote of commission members for each applicant admission
- Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
MS Rural Dentist Scholarship Program; increase number of students who may be admitted annually.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Welfare2/17/2025
Public Health and Human Services1/10/2025
Full Bill Text
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