MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Universities and Colleges; Appropriations

By: Senator(s) Harden

Senate Bill 2481

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-103-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE RESIDENCE STATUS OF MINOR STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTENDANCE AT UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  Section 37-103-7, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows:

     37-103-7.  The residence of a person less than twenty-one (21) years of age is that of the father, the mother or a general guardian duly appointed by a proper court of Mississippi. * * *

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2005.