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MS HB408

MS HB408
"Mississippi Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program" (MS DMAP); establish to provide career pathways for students in the Delta.

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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Require The State Board Of Education, In Conjunction With The Board Of Medical Licensure, The State Board Of Nursing And The Mississippi Hospital Association, To Establish And Implement A Program Known As The "delta Medical Apprenticeship Program" (ms Dmap) For Public School Students Enrolled In Grades 9 Through 12 In Schools Situated In Counties Of The Mississippi Delta; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Apprenticeship Program Will Be To Provide Career Pathways Into The Health Care And Medical Profession; To Require The Apprenticeship Program To Be Conducted In Conjunction With Health Care And Medical Facilities In Those Delta Counties Experiencing Critical Shortages In Health Care Professional; To Prescribe The Eligibility Requirements For Participation In The Apprenticeship Program; To Prescribe The Components To Be Included In The Apprenticeship Program; To Require The Apprenticeship Program To Provide Academic And Practical Application Instruction During The Course Of The Program; To Require Participating Students To Complete Certain Tasks And Research Projects; To Limit Participation In The Apprenticeship Program To Mississippi Residents In Grades 9 Through 12 Who Attend A Public School; To Require Eligible Persons To Submit An Application For Participation To The State Department Of Education; To Require The Department To Make The Applications Available To All School Districts By A Certain Date And To Establish The Deadline For Acceptance Of Applications; To Provide An Incentive In The Form Of A Stipend For Students Participating In The Apprenticeship Program; To Establish The Mississippi Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Provide Support To Local School Districts And The Board Of Medical Licensure For Start-up Costs And Costs Associated With Implementing And Operating The Apprenticeship Program; To Amend Section 37-71-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor Nonsubstantive Change; To Bring Forward Sections 37-71-9 And 31-71-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Mississippi Delta Medical Apprenticeship Program (MS DMAP), a comprehensive initiative designed to create career pathways in healthcare for high school students in the Mississippi Delta region. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the program will target public school students in grades 9-12 from 18 specific counties experiencing critical healthcare professional shortages. Eligible students must maintain a 2.25 GPA, have a consistent attendance record, display positive character, and express interest in healthcare careers. The apprenticeship will provide a full-year program of academic and practical instruction, including orientation, ACT preparation, hands-on medical activities, CPR certification, and interactions with licensed medical professionals. Students will participate in both traditional school year and summer programming, with instruction delivered by certified educators, postsecondary instructors, and healthcare professionals. Successful participants who enroll in a Mississippi public college and declare a health-related major will be eligible for at least a 30% tuition reduction. The program will be supported by a newly created trust fund that can receive grants and donations, and it aims to develop a healthcare professional pipeline by providing early exposure and training to students from underserved populations in the Mississippi Delta region.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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