MS HB1133

State Board of Education shall conduct a study by January 1, 2022 on requiring all public school districts to maintain individual career plans of study for grades 8-12 students and report findings to the Legislature.

Establishes Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program jointly administered by State Board of Education and Mississippi Community College Board, awarding $1,000 per student who graduates with an industry certification in a high-need occupation identified by the State Workforce Investment Board.

Secondary students (grades 8-12) enrolled in career technical education programs at community colleges, technical colleges, or proprietary schools shall not be charged tuition, only fees, with the State Board of Education distributing funds to cover associated costs.

Allows community colleges, technical colleges, and proprietary schools to apply to establish career technical education programs in underserved geographic areas when coordinated with local school districts and when no existing programs are available.

Increases the career and technical education incentive grant amount from $600 to $1,000 per student earning a qualifying industry certification, effective July 1, 2021.