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HB 1633

MS Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship Program; extend repealer and bring forward certain statutes.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Fred Shanks

Extends Mississippi's dual enrollment scholarship program by moving its sunset date forward, allowing high school students to continue earning college credits.

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Bill Summary · HB 1633

Legislative bill overview

HB 1633 extends the repealer date for Mississippi's Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit Scholarship Program and brings forward certain related statutes. The bill would prevent the program from automatically expiring by moving its sunset date forward, allowing the scholarship initiative to continue operating beyond its scheduled termination.

Why is this important

Dual enrollment programs allow high school students to earn college credit simultaneously, potentially reducing college completion time and costs. Without this extension, Mississippi students would lose access to these scholarship opportunities, and schools would lose a tool for college preparation and workforce development.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source unclear: The bill doesn't specify how the extended program will be funded, raising questions about budget sustainability
  • Program effectiveness data: No mention of whether performance metrics justify continuation versus allowing the program to sunset as originally intended
  • Fiscal impact: Extending an entitlement program without clear cost analysis could have unpredictable budget consequences in future years

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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