Bill > HB1793

This bill provides a $1,500,000 appropriation from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning specifically for Alcorn State University to strengthen and enhance its Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Medical (STEM)-related academic, research, and service programs and facilities for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026). The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, following standard state financial procedures. The appropriation aims to support Alcorn State University's STEM capabilities by providing significant financial resources to improve its academic infrastructure and research programs. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, allowing the university to plan and implement improvements to its STEM-related facilities and educational offerings during the upcoming fiscal year.

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