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MS HB988

Bill

Status

Failed

2/9/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Felsher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mississippi Youth Career and Workforce Preparation Grant Program administered by the Office of Workforce Development with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security as fiscal agent
  • Provides grant funding to youth development non-profit organizations affiliated with congressionally chartered national organizations to support after-school programs developing soft and hard skills focused on career and workforce preparation
  • Grant funds may be used for workforce readiness, training, subcontracted services, equipment, personnel, software, technology, and transportation
  • Applicants must submit grant narratives and budgets identifying intended use, specific workforce readiness programs, local economic connections, community partners, and employers involved
  • Office of Workforce Development may use up to 5% of appropriated funds for program administration and shall submit annual reports to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislative leadership on fund allocation and participant numbers

Legislative Description

Mississippi Youth Career and Workforce Preparation Grant Program; create.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/9/2023

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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