MS HB126

Creates a nine-member task force to address the disparity of African-American males in the judicial system, composed of three House members, three Senate members, and representatives from the State Department of Education, Department of Human Services, and Department of Corrections.

Task force shall review incarceration and education data for African-American males, evaluate dropout prevention methods, assess job skills training and drug rehabilitation programs, and examine methods used by the state training school to prevent youth recidivism.

Task force shall develop a program to prepare African-American males for careers as elementary school teachers in Mississippi public schools and serve as role models for disadvantaged youth.

Task force must submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature by December 1, 2010.

Non-legislative members shall receive per diem compensation at rates authorized by Section 25-3-69 and reimbursement for mileage and expenses; legislative members paid from their respective house contingent funds.