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MS HB17
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Donnie Scoggin
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AI Summary
- Creates the Mississippi Childcare Teachers Shortage Task Force to study the childcare worker shortage and methods to increase affordable childcare seats
- Task force consists of 7 members: one state senator, one state representative, representatives from Human Services and Employment Services, plus three appointees from workforce development representing childcare providers, economic development, and business/industry
- Appointments must be made within 30 days after the 2026 Regular Session adjourns, with the task force organizing 15 days after all appointments are completed
- Task force will evaluate wage incentive programs for childcare teachers, examine how other states have addressed similar shortages, and review related childcare issues
- Final report due to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and relevant committee chairmen by December 1, 2026, after which the task force dissolves
Legislative Description
MS Childcare Teachers Shortage Task Force; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Economic and Workforce Development2/18/2026
Youth and Family Affairs1/7/2026
Full Bill Text
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