Bill > HB1324

This bill appropriates $4 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) for the Individual Training Account (ITA) Workforce Reinforcement Assistance Program during fiscal year 2026. The funding will be used to support education and training for citizens seeking employment in high-wage, high-demand industries that have documented workforce shortages, as prioritized by the Office of Workforce Development. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will release the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisitions, and the appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025. The goal of this program is to help address workforce gaps by providing targeted training opportunities that can help unemployed or underemployed individuals gain skills needed in critical industry sectors.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1324.xml