MS SB2622

Amends Section 37-73-7 to limit the State Workforce Investment Board's list of nationally recognized industry certifications to only those eligible for reimbursement under Section 37-153-15, removing references to diploma endorsement requirements and statewide accountability system uses.

Defines "industry certification" as third-party assessed credentials that address critical economic needs, are in high-demand occupations, or are in emerging occupations.

Defines "qualifying industry certification" as industry certifications linked to occupations with wages at least 70% of median state income, or stackable certifications meeting this wage threshold.

Establishes a $600 per-student career and technical education incentive grant for public school students earning qualifying industry certifications, subject to available appropriations and proportional reduction if demand exceeds funding.

Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports by October 1 detailing student enrollment, certification earnings, grant amounts, and demographic data for rural and urban students; effective July 1, 2025.