Community and junior colleges; authorize boards of trustees to reduce or waive out-of-state tuition for certain students.

HB 81 would have allowed community and junior colleges in Mississippi bordering another state to create policies reducing or waiving out-of-state tuition for nonresident students, subject to board approval and specific eligibility criteria. It directly affects nonresident students attending these border colleges, with eligibility determined by the college board (e.g., residency near the border). The bill required policies to align with the college's educational mission and ensured state funds covered only Mississippi residents (except for associate degree nursing students). However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.