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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-106-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Students Complete The College Preparatory Curriculum Approved By The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning To Be Eligible For Funds; To Require The State To Make Awards To Students Who Meet The Criteria Established Herein; To Remove The Requirement That The Board Provide For A Procedure For Waiver Through The 1996-1997 Academic Year; To Stipulate That Applicants Whose Families Have An Annual Income Equal To $42,500.00 Shall Be Found To Be In Financial Need; To Require That Students Be Deemed Eligible For A Federal Pell Grant Prior To Receiving State Funds Under This Section; To Amend Section 37-106-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Certain Persons Duly Appointed Or Employed Full Time By The State Or A Political Subdivision Whose Primary Responsibility Is The Prevention Or Detection Of Crime, The Apprehension Of Criminals, And/or The Enforcement Of Criminal And Traffic Laws In The Definition Of "mississippi Law Enforcement Officer"; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program in Mississippi by removing the requirement that students complete a specific college preparatory curriculum approved by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to be eligible for funds, and instead requires students to be deemed eligible for a federal Pell Grant before receiving state funds. It also stipulates that applicants whose families have an annual income of $42,500 or less will be considered to be in financial need, and expands the definition of "Mississippi law enforcement officer" to include individuals appointed or employed full-time by the state or a political subdivision whose primary duties involve crime prevention, detection, apprehension of criminals, and/or enforcement of criminal and traffic laws.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Universities and Colleges;Appropriations A (on 02/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2368.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2368PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2368_S_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2368IN.htm |
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