MS HB13

Mississippi Community College Board must establish criteria for projects up to $10,000,000 to determine if a community college may self-manage capital projects funded by general obligation bonds or other state resources.

Criteria must include whether the community college employs full-time licensed architects, qualified construction engineers, and other experienced employees for capital project management, with board discretion to consider additional factors like site visits and college policies.

Community colleges must receive approval from both the Mississippi Community College Board and their local Board of Trustees before self-managing eligible capital projects, with a memorandum of understanding required between the entities.

Community college projects funded entirely from local funds or nonstate sources are already exempt from Department of Finance and Administration oversight and pre-approval requirements.

Effective July 1, 2025.