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MS HB220

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-17-5 to prioritize unspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from prior fiscal years for nursing education programs.

  • Requires unspent TANF funds to first be expended to pay education-related expenses for persons enrolled in nursing education courses as part of workforce training.

  • Requires unspent TANF funds to pay for child care expenses of nursing education participants while they are taking courses.

  • Allows remaining unspent TANF funds to be used for any other TANF allowable activities after nursing education expenses are covered.

  • Effective July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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