"Disabled Veteran and Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program"; establish under IHL Board.

SB 2413 establishes Mississippi's "Disabled Veteran and Dependents Patriot Scholarship Program," providing tuition and fee waivers at state colleges and universities for eligible veterans and their families. It directly affects disabled veterans (with 40%+ service-connected disability, POW/MIA status, or death in service) and their dependents (spouses, children, or stepchildren), covering in-state tuition, required books, and fees up to state limits. Key provisions include residency requirements, benefit durations (5 years for 100% disabled veterans' dependents, 3 years for 40-90% disabled veterans' spouses), and new 2026 rules requiring FAFSA submission and a $2,000 semester cap on fees. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.