MS HB456

Appropriates $11,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Health for the MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025).

Directs funds to address disproportionate COVID-19 infections and deaths in minority communities through developing mitigation plans and reducing negative health outcomes.

Requires the program to reduce racial disparities in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and availability while conducting outreach to encourage minority community vaccination.

Makes Federally Qualified Health Centers eligible to receive funding through the MAGnet Community Health Disparity Program upon application approval.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.