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MS HB1204
Bill
Status
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kent McCarty
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AI Summary
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Expands allowable uses of Career and Technical Education (CTE) incentive grants to include purchasing equipment needed 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 who earn qualifying industry certifications, with proportional reduction if total claims exceed appropriated funds
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Qualifying industry certifications must be nationally recognized and linked to occupations with wages at least 70% of median state income, or be stackable to credentials meeting that wage threshold
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Takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
CTE; remove stipulation that only certain programs leading to industry certification are considered for statewide accountability.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026