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This bill establishes a three-year Natural Resource Camp pilot program for students in Lee and Monroe counties, Mississippi, designed to educate students about environmental and land ownership topics. The program aims to teach students about the importance of soil, water, plants, animals, air, environmental conservation, and property ownership. It will be jointly administered by the boards of supervisors of Lee and Monroe counties and must be implemented within 60 days of the act's effective date, contingent on receiving legislative appropriations or external funding. The boards are required to submit annual reports to the Legislature by July 1, 2026, and each subsequent year, detailing program participation, staffing, operational costs, program effectiveness, improvement recommendations, and potential statewide expansion projections. The program is scheduled to run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, with the goal of providing students with practical knowledge about natural resources and land stewardship.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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