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MS HB353
MS HB353In-state tuition; provide that 12 months of residency in MS shall constitute eligibility for.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-103-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Residency Requirement For In-state Tuition Rates For The Purpose Of Attending A State-supported Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Shall Be A Minimum Period Of Twelve Months; To Amend Section 37-103-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Student Who Has Resided In The State Of Mississippi For A Continuous Period Of Twelve Months, Or Who Has Received A High School Diploma From A Public Or Private Secondary School In The State Upon Evidencing That He Or She Completed The Final Scholastic Year Enrolled Therein In The Year Immediately Preceding His Or Her Enrollment In A State Institution Of Higher Learning Or Community Or Junior College Shall Be Considered A Resident For Purposes Of In-state Tuition; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to establish a clearer path for students to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state-supported colleges and universities. Previously, the residency requirements could be complex, especially for minors. Now, for individuals over 21, simply residing in Mississippi for a continuous period of 12 months will be sufficient proof of residency for in-state tuition. Additionally, students who have graduated from a Mississippi high school and completed their final year there immediately before enrolling in a state institution will also be considered residents for tuition purposes, regardless of their prior residency. This change aims to simplify the process and ensure that students who have demonstrated a commitment to the state through living or graduating there can benefit from lower tuition costs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0353.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0353IN.htm |
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