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This bill authorizes counties and municipalities in Mississippi to create summer youth work programs to help high school students find temporary jobs within their communities. These programs must provide a detailed list of available jobs, including descriptions, hours, and at least minimum wage pay, to local high schools and on the government's website by March 1st each year. To be eligible, students must be between 16 and 19 years old, not yet graduated, and have no significant criminal record. The programs will assess students' suitability for jobs, prioritizing those from financially needy households if there are more applicants than positions. Participants and their parents or guardians will need to provide consent and sign a waiver of liability. Counties and municipalities can accept public or private funding to cover program costs and student wages, and they are encouraged to seek grants. They can also partner with other organizations to manage these programs, which will be effective starting July 1, 2026.

Government Affairs

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0175.xml