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MS HB1567

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-17-5 to require unspent TANF funds from prior fiscal years be prioritized for nursing education expenses.

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

  • Requires unspent TANF funds to also cover child care expenses for nursing education students while they are taking courses.

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

  • Effective date: July 1, 2013.

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

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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