Bill > HB890

This bill provides a $100,000 appropriation from the State General Fund to Mississippi State University's Cooperative Extension Service for the fiscal year 2026, specifically to help cover administrative costs of the Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative. The funds are in addition to the university's existing general support funding and will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer. The Mississippi Youth Preparedness Initiative likely focuses on preparing young people for emergency situations or community resilience, though the specific details are not provided in the bill text. The appropriation will become effective on July 1, 2025, and is intended to support the Cooperative Extension Service's efforts to administer this youth-focused program. This type of targeted appropriation is common in state legislative processes, allowing specific funding for targeted initiatives within state institutions.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0890.xml