MS HB686

Mandates the Mississippi Legislature to annually appropriate funds to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security specifically for the Jobs for Mississippi Graduates, Inc. (JMG) program

Designates JMG as the premier college and career readiness entity for youth across Mississippi

Focuses on ensuring high school graduates are workforce ready through employability skills training

Aims to reduce and eventually eliminate the skills gap in the state

Effective date of July 1, 2021