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MS HB1519
MS HB1519Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; revise students eligible for assistance.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-106-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Student Will Be Eligible To Receive A Grant Under The Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program If The Student Is A Legal Resident Of The State Of Mississippi, Is Currently Enrolled As A Full-time Undergraduate Student At An Eligible Public Or Private Institution Of Higher Learning In The State Of Mississippi, Has Successfully Completed A Minimum Of Forty-five Semester Credit Hours At An Accredited Institution Of Higher Learning, Has Maintained A Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average Of 3.5 On A 4.0 Scale At The Time Of Application And Renewal And Meets All Other Non-academic Requirements Of The Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the eligibility requirements for the Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program in Mississippi, a program designed to help students pay for college tuition. Previously, students had to meet specific academic criteria like high school GPA and ACT scores, along with demonstrating financial need. This bill introduces an alternative pathway for eligibility, allowing students who are legal residents, currently enrolled full-time as undergraduates at eligible Mississippi institutions, have completed at least 45 semester credit hours with a strong GPA of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and meet all other non-academic requirements, including financial need and conduct standards, to receive a grant. The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid will be responsible for creating rules to implement these changes, ensuring that existing eligibility is not reduced.
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/HB1519.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1519IN.htm |
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