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This bill appropriates $300 million from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning for repairs and improvements at Mississippi's three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Alcorn State University, Jackson State University, and Mississippi Valley State University, with the funding available until June 30, 2027. The appropriation is divided equally, with each university receiving $100 million for specific purposes including renovating historic buildings, upgrading infrastructure like electrical and plumbing systems, improving student housing, developing modern academic spaces, enhancing safety and security, and undertaking environmental sustainability projects. As a condition for receiving these funds, each university must submit a detailed plan for how they will use the money, including timelines, for approval by the Board of Trustees, and must also provide annual reports to the Legislature on their progress and expenditures.

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