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This bill establishes the Mississippi Child Poverty Task Force, a comprehensive initiative designed to address and reduce child poverty in the state. The task force will be composed of 8 members, including two senators and two representatives (one from each party), and representatives from various organizations like the Children's Foundation of Mississippi and United Way. The task force has extensive duties, including identifying root causes of poverty, evaluating its impact on different communities, developing strategies for combating poverty, and creating measurable goals. Members will meet quarterly and are required to produce reports, with a final comprehensive report due by July 1, 2026, after which the task force will be dissolved. The task force will focus on understanding poverty's complexities, identifying barriers to upward mobility, increasing public awareness, and recommending policy changes. Importantly, members will not receive compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and the Mississippi Development Authority will provide necessary staff support. All state agencies are required to assist the task force by providing facilities, information, and data as requested. The bill aims to take a holistic, collaborative approach to addressing child poverty in Mississippi by bringing together diverse stakeholders and developing strategic, targeted interventions.

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