Aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing and Technical Skills (AGENTS) of Excellence Program Act; create to improve academic and workforce outcomes.
What changed between versions
Removed specific eligibility criteria for low-income students, including federal program participation requirements and income thresholds.
Added requirement for all four universities to develop and submit detailed proposals including grade level analysis, capacity assessment, and cost projections.
Added requirement for proposals to include specific components like dual enrollment opportunities, academic support interventions, and professional development programs.
Added requirement for boards to promulgate rules governing the proposal process including minimum criteria and deadlines.
Added requirement for ongoing assessments of student performance and data-driven instructional programs.
Added specific effective date of July 1, 2025, with emphasis on proposal submission before program implementation.
Removed specific enrollment caps (300 students per institution) and funding appropriation contingencies from the original text.
Expanded scope to include Mississippi University for Women in addition to the three original universities.
Changed definition of 'low-income student' from specific federal program participation to broader criteria to be determined by the program.