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This bill appropriates a total of $4,270,000 to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) to fund 122 scholarships for the Rural Physicians Scholarship Program during the fiscal year of 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The funding comes from two sources: $3,600,960 from the State General Fund and $669,040 from the Education Enhancement Fund, both of which are state-managed funds. The bill specifies that the money will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper authorization and will take effect on July 1, 2026. The Rural Physicians Scholarship Program aims to encourage medical professionals to practice in rural areas, addressing potential physician shortages in underserved communities.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0082.xml