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MS SB2885

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reenacts "The Energy Academy Act" which authorizes the Vicksburg-Warren School District and Claiborne County Board of Education to partner with nuclear energy facilities, Warren County, and the Mississippi Development Authority to operate an Energy High School Academy

  • Provides career education, potential internships, and continuing education for students in grades 8-12 in Warren and Claiborne Counties preparing for careers in the energy industry

  • Establishes an eight-member Energy High School Academy Partnership Council to administer the program, with representatives from the nuclear facility, both school districts, MDA, local school boards, and local chambers of commerce

  • Creates the "Energy High School Academy Fund" in the State Treasury for start-up and operating costs, to be administered by MDA with funding from public or private grants

  • Extends the repeal date for the Energy Academy Act from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Partnership between Energy High School Academy and Vicksburg Warren and Claiborne school districts; extend date of repeal on.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2022
Education1/17/2022

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