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This bill modifies the administration of the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund by transferring oversight responsibilities from the Mississippi Community College Board to the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development. Specifically, the bill changes several sections of Mississippi state law to give the Office of Workforce Development primary responsibility for directing and managing workforce training funds. Key changes include requiring the Office of Workforce Development to collaborate with community and junior colleges to facilitate training, establish performance measures for training projects, and oversee the distribution of funds from the Workforce Enhancement Training Fund. The bill mandates that individual community and junior colleges will be the primary entity to facilitate training, and requires detailed annual reporting on training projects, including information about project locations, allocated amounts, specific beneficiary businesses, and the number of employees trained. The changes aim to streamline workforce development efforts and improve accountability in how training funds are used. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for agencies to prepare for the transition of administrative responsibilities.

Labor and Employment

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0012.xml