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MS HB508
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Nursing schools and degree programs at Mississippi state universities and public community/junior colleges with 100% enrollment during 2017-2018 are eligible for state funding to hire up to 4 additional faculty members beginning in 2018-2019.
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Schools receiving this funding must increase enrollment proportionately for each additional faculty member hired with the state funding.
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The Legislature shall appropriate necessary funds to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, Mississippi Community College Board, and State Department of Education to implement the program.
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Amends Section 71-5-353 to allow Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund monies to be used for funding nursing schools and degree programs to hire additional faculty members meeting the enrollment requirements.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Nursing schools and programs; make eligible for funding to increase faculty if enrollment increases proportionately.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018