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MS HB273
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-17-5 to require unspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from prior fiscal years be prioritized for nursing education expenses.
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Directs TANF funds be used first to pay education-related expenses for persons enrolled in nursing education courses as part of workforce training.
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Requires TANF funds be used to cover child care expenses for nursing education students while they are taking the courses.
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Allows remaining unspent TANF funds to be expended on any other TANF-allowable activities after nursing education expenses are paid.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
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
2/23/2016