HB1519Introduced in the House
Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; revise students eligible for assistance.
Introduced by Timaka James-Jones, District 51
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Universities and Colleges;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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