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MS HB118

Bill

Status

Failed

2/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 43-17-5 of the Mississippi Code to require that unspent TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds remaining from the prior fiscal year be first directed to pay education-related expenses of persons enrolled in nursing education courses as part of workforce training
  • Requires unspent TANF funds also cover child care expenses for individuals while they are taking nursing education courses
  • Prioritizes nursing education and associated child care spending above other allowable TANF activities for carryover funds, though remaining unspent funds may still be used for any TANF-allowable activities
  • Effective date is July 1, 2010, with the entire amended section set to repeal on July 1, 2011
  • Sponsored by Representatives Scott and Clark during the Mississippi Legislature's 2010 Regular Session and referred to the Public Health and Human Services and Appropriations committees

Legislative Description

Nursing education; unspent TANF funds may be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/11/2010

Full Bill Text

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