Senate Bill 2724

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI RESIDENT TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT AND PROMISE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN THE STATE; TO SET ELIGIBILITY AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS FOR RECEIPT OF ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT AS A CONDITION FOR RENEWAL, A STUDENT SHALL MAKE STEADY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TOWARD A CERTIFICATE OR DEGREE AND HAVE A CUMULATIVE G.P.A. OF AT LEAST 2.50 ON A 4.0 SCALE; TO PROVIDE THAT NO STUDENT MAY RECEIVE AN AWARD FOR MORE THAN THE EQUIVALENT SEMESTERS OR QUARTERS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE BACCALAUREATE DEGREE OR ONE CERTIFICATE OR ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM PER INSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT PROMISE GRANTS SHALL EQUAL THE FULL AMOUNT REMAINING OF ANY TUITION AND REQUIRED FEES AFTER ALL OTHER STATE, FEDERAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND PRIVATE AID HAS BEEN APPLIED; TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS FROM FAMILIES MAKING BELOW 100% OF MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR IN MISSISSIPPI MAY RECEIVE MTAG AWARDS AND PROMISE GRANTS AT THE SAME TIME IF ELIGIBLE FOR BOTH; TO SET CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THE PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Nicole Boyd

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In the Senate Feb 19 – Mar 13

1. Feb 19Referred to the Senate committees on Universities and Colleges and on Appropriations
2. Mar 4Reported as a committee substitute from UC to AP in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass
3. Mar 5Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass as a committee substitute
4. Mar 13Committee substitute adopted in the Senate
5. Passed the Senate

In the House of Representatives Mar 14 – Apr 2

1. Mar 14Sent to the House
2. Mar 18Referred to the House committees on Universities and Colleges and on Appropriations A
3. Mar 27Reported as amended from UC to AP in the House: title sufficient, do pass
4. Apr 2Died in committee in the House