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MS HB178Nursing education; unspent TANF funds shall be spent to pay expenses of persons enrolled as part of workforce training.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 43-17-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Unspent Tanf Funds Remaining From The Prior Fiscal Year Shall Be Expended First To Pay For The Education-related Expenses Of Persons Who Are Enrolled In Nursing Education Courses As Part Of Workforce Training And Pay For The Child Care Expenses Of Those Persons While They Are Taking The Nursing Education Courses; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any unspent Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds remaining from the previous fiscal year must first be used to cover the educational expenses of individuals enrolled in nursing education programs as part of workforce training, and also to pay for their childcare costs while they are pursuing these nursing courses. TANF is a federal program that provides cash assistance to low-income families with children.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0178.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0178IN.htm |
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