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MS HB274

MS HB274
HELP Grant Program; align curriculum with changes for college preparatory as required by IHL.


summary

Introduced
01/27/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
Passed
06/15/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/22/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-106-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Of The Higher Education Learning Plan Grant Program To Align The Curriculum Requirements With Changes In The College Preparatory Curriculum Required By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning By Removing The Specific Number Of Units Required For Admission To A State University; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 37-106-75 of the Mississippi Code to revise the provisions of the Higher Education Learning Plan Grant Program. It removes the specific number of high school course units required for admission to a state university, aligning the curriculum requirements with changes made by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The bill also maintains other eligibility criteria, such as grade point average, ACT score, and financial need, for students to receive the tuition assistance through this program. The bill aims to update the program's curriculum requirements to match the updated college preparatory curriculum.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 06/22/2020)

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