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MS HB378
MS HB378Community colleges; authorize boards of trustees to approve certain policies permitting out-of-state tuition waivers.
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Introduced
01/31/2020
01/31/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Boards Of Trustees Of The Community And Junior Colleges To Approve Institution Specific Policies Permitting The Waiver Of Out-of-state Tuition In The Same Manner That The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning May Grant Such Requests; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the boards of trustees of community and junior colleges in Mississippi to approve institution-specific policies that allow for the waiver of out-of-state tuition, similar to the authority granted to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The bill amends existing law to give community college and junior college boards the discretion to approve tuition waiver policies, as long as they are determined to be fiscally responsible and in line with the educational mission of the institution. This change aims to provide more flexibility for community colleges and junior colleges in Mississippi to offer tuition waivers for out-of-state students.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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