In-state tuition; provide that 12 months of residency in MS shall constitute eligibility for.

HB 582 amends Mississippi law to establish a uniform 12-month continuous residency requirement for students to qualify for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. It directly affects out-of-state students seeking lower tuition rates by allowing them to qualify either through 12 months of residency in Mississippi or by graduating from a Mississippi high school (with proof of completing their final year there). The bill specifies that residency must be continuous and requires documentation like transcripts at enrollment. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, and does not alter existing exemptions for veterans, Hurricane Katrina/Rita evacuees, or other waiver programs.