Bill > SB3006

This bill appropriates funds for the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The bill allocates $33,358,966 from the State General Fund and authorizes an additional $14,426,083 from special source funds, with $1,150,000 of that amount specifically derived from the Education Enhancement Fund. The legislature intends for the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service to provide programs in key emphasis areas including Agriculture, Family and Consumer Education, Natural Resources and Environment, 4-H, and Business and Community Development in each county. The bill sets specific performance targets for these program areas, such as the number of direct educational contacts and average cost per contact. Additionally, the bill includes provisions restricting the use of funds for attorney fees, requiring budget request submissions in a detailed format, and mandating that funds be used efficiently. The bill also emphasizes giving preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when making purchases and ensures that state agencies do not incur obligations exceeding their appropriations. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will be repealed on June 30, 2026.

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