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MS HB186
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 43-17-5 to prioritize unspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds from prior fiscal years for nursing education and related expenses.
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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.
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Requires unspent TANF funds to pay child care expenses for nursing education students while they are taking nursing courses.
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Permits remaining unspent TANF funds after nursing education priorities are met to be expended for any other TANF-allowable activities.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019.
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
2/5/2019