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MS HB1621
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rob Roberson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-153-15 of Mississippi Code to expand allowable uses of career and technical education (CTE) grant funds to include equipment purchases for programs leading to qualifying industry certifications.
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Removes the prohibition on using CTE grant funds to supplant funds for basic operation of career and technical education programs.
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Maintains the $600 per-student incentive grant for students earning qualifying industry certifications, defined as credentials linked to occupations meeting at least 70% of median state income or stackable to higher credentials.
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Requires annual reporting by the Department of Education on student enrollment, certifications earned, grant amounts awarded, and demographic data including rural and urban participation.
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Effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
CTE; remove stipulation that only certain programs leading to industry certification are considered for the statewide accountability system and diploma endorsements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/4/2025