New Mississippi Bill Could Lead To The Closure Of Three HBCUs
Written By Quintessa Williams A new bill introduced in the Mississippi State Legislature may lead to the closure of three HBCUs: Mississippi Valley State University, Alcorn State University, and Jackson State University by June 2028. According to Senate Bill 2726 proposal, the State Institutions of Higher Learning must select three out of eight public universities by June 2025, with closure mandated by 2028. The bill was introduced by state Senator John Polk. According to Polk, the bill was introduced to address ‘decreased enrollment at the state public universities.’ The three HBCUs mentioned are a part of the Mississippi Institutes Of Higher Learning and could be impacted by the bill. The post New Mississippi Bill Could Lead To The Closure Of Three HBCUs appeared first on HBCU News.
Written By Quintessa Williams A new bill introduced in the Mississippi State Legislature may lead to the closure of three HBCUs: Mississippi Valley State University, Alcorn State University, and Jackson State University by June 2028. According to Senate Bill 2726 proposal, the State Institutions of Higher Learning must select three out of eight public universities by June 2025, with closure mandated by 2028. The bill was introduced by state Senator John Polk. According to Polk, the bill was introduced to address ‘decreased enrollment at the state public universities.’ The three HBCUs mentioned are a part of the Mississippi Institutes Of Higher Learning and could be impacted by the bill.
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