Universities and colleges; require to allow MS residents to register for classes before nonresident students.

HB 323 requires Mississippi public community colleges and state universities to prioritize class registration for Mississippi residents over nonresident students. Specifically, it mandates that the Mississippi Community College Board and the Board of Trustees of State Institutions develop a registration system giving all Mississippi residents first access to classes before nonresidents can register. This policy directly affects all prospective students applying to these institutions, as nonresidents would only gain registration access after in-state students have secured their course placements. The bill does not alter tuition rates, financial aid, or other enrollment policies, focusing solely on the sequence of class registration.