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MS HB629
MS HB629MS Rural Dentist Scholarship Program; increase number of students who may be admitted annually.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-146-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Students Admitted Annually To The Mississippi Rural Dentist Scholarship Program From Three To Six; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend Section 37-146-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the number of students who can be admitted annually to the Mississippi Rural Dentist Scholarship Program from three to six, with the goal of encouraging more dentists to practice in rural or underserved areas of the state. The Mississippi Rural Dentist Scholarship Program, overseen by a commission, aims to recruit and support undergraduate students interested in becoming dentists in these specific areas, providing them with mentorship and coursework to enhance their chances of dental school admission and successful practice in rural Mississippi.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
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/HB0629.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0629IN.htm |
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