Mississippi House Bill 322: Mississippi Community College Board; revise composition of and authority to oversee community and junior colleges.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Create New Section 37-4-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That All Public Community And Junior Colleges Shall Be Under The Authority And Control Of The Mississippi Community College Board; To Amend Section 37-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Reconstitution For The Mississippi Community College Board, To Consist Of Twelve Members Appointed By The Governor, Subject To The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, Of Which Such Members Shall Serve A Term Of Six Years; To Provide For The Terms Of The Initial Members Of The Reconstituted Board, Which Shall Commence On January 1, 2027; To Prescribe The Procedure For Selecting Board Members In The Event A Vacancy Occurs; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Board; To Amend Section 37-4-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Qualifications Of Members Selected For Appointment To The Mississippi Community College Board; To Create New Section 37-4-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Appoint A Commissioner Of Community Colleges; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Commissioner Of Community Colleges, Including His Or Her Ability To Hire Necessary Personnel; To Amend Section 37-4-7,…

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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