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MS SB2288
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands Career and Technical Education (CTE) incentive grant uses to include purchasing equipment for programs leading to qualifying industry certifications, in addition to existing allowed uses such as certification exam fees, teacher professional development, and student instructional support
- Extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004 from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029
- CTE incentive grants provide $600 per student who earns a qualifying industry certification, with proportional reductions if total awards exceed available appropriations
- Qualifying industry certifications must be nationally recognized and linked to occupations paying at least 70% of median state income, or stackable toward credentials meeting that wage threshold
- Requires annual reporting to the Governor and legislative leadership on CTE program enrollment, certifications earned, grant amounts awarded, and demographic data including rural/urban breakdowns
Legislative Description
Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.
Last Action
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Workforce Development2/13/2026
Education1/19/2026
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