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MS SB2521

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship Program from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2028
  • Reauthorizes the program administered by the Mississippi Postsecondary Education Financial Assistance Board to provide scholarships for eligible high school students in Grades 11-12 to take college courses
  • Reimburses participating institutions at 40% of average community college credit hour tuition for the current academic year for each eligible student
  • Limits student funding eligibility to up to 6 dual enrollment/dual credit semester credit hours prior to high school graduation, with required participation in advising related to course transferability
  • Establishes a dedicated special fund in the State Treasury for program appropriations that does not lapse at fiscal year end

Legislative Description

Mississippi Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship Program Act; extend date of repeal.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges1/20/2025

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