MS SB2853

Appropriates $6,964,465 from the State General Fund for administrative expenses of the Mississippi Community College Board for fiscal year 2016 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016)

Allocates an additional $80,381,184 from the State Treasury for Community College Board administrative expenses, plus $574,386 for the Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration

Designates $45,023,699 for the Workforce Education Program and Industrial Training, with $28,000,000 derived from the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund for workforce training

Authorizes 52 permanent full-time positions and 1 time-limited full-time position for the agency

Provides specific funding allocations including $542,459 for the Greenville Higher Education Center, $1,107,000 for dual enrollment in practical nursing programs, and $88,000 for the Jones County Junior College Truck Driving Program