HB1574

Teachers education; require partnership between community colleges and 4-year colleges to facilitate streamlined process to degree.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB1574 requires community and junior colleges to partner with four-year colleges for streamlined credit transfer in teacher education.

Mississippi HB1574 mandates that community and junior college presidents establish partnerships with four-year colleges to streamline credit transfer for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in teacher education. The goal is to reduce the time and cost for students to earn a bachelor's degree, particularly in areas with teacher shortages. These partnerships must be formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding and are encouraged to include at least one four-year institution offering classes in the community or junior college district.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 19

House

Referred To Universities and Colleges