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MS SB2419

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance partnership program as a new duty effective July 1, 2026.

  • Amends Section 37-153-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs the Office of Workforce Development and the State Workforce Investment Board.

  • Adds childcare tuition assistance to the existing list of office responsibilities, which includes career coaching programs, community college training support, and workforce development initiatives.

  • The State Workforce Investment Board consists of 31 voting members, with a majority representing business and industry, appointed by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House.

Legislative Description

Office of Workforce Development; authorize to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development2/16/2026
Economic and Workforce Development1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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