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MS HB1792

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Scoggin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mississippi Talent Exchange for Advancement of Careers and Higher Education (TEACH) Credit Act, providing state income tax credits to private employers who loan employees to serve as instructors at Mississippi community colleges

  • Tax credit equals the full salary and benefits paid to loaned employees while teaching in high-demand Career and Technical Education (CTE) or workforce training programs, with unused credits carrying forward for five consecutive years

  • Caps the total annual tax credits available under the program at $1,000,000 across all participating employers statewide

  • Requires employers to maintain full salary and benefits for loaned employees, enter written agreements with community colleges, and assigns administration to the Mississippi Community College Board in consultation with the Department of Revenue

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, with annual reporting requirements on program participation, instructional impact, and workforce outcomes submitted to the Legislature

Legislative Description

Income tax; authorize credit for certain employers loaning employees to serve as instructors at community colleges.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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