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This bill appropriates $1,600,000 from the State General Fund to the Administrative Office of Courts specifically for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Mississippi to support the CASA Capacity Growth Program for fiscal year 2026. The bill requires that the Administrative Office of Courts establish a grant program to provide funding to local CASA organizations, which help serve abused and neglected children in court systems. The legislation specifies that the CASA Capacity Growth Program will be developed and overseen collaboratively by the Administrative Office of Courts and CASA of Mississippi, with the goal of expanding the capacity of local CASA organizations to support vulnerable children. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025. This funding aims to strengthen support for children involved in the court system by enabling CASA organizations to expand their reach and effectiveness.

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