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MS HB721

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates the Mississippi Legislature to appropriate funding annually 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 Mississippi's workforce

  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Jobs for Mississippi Graduates, Inc.; establish funding for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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