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MS HB333

MS HB333
State Workforce Investment Board; require to create, through Office of Workforce Development; certain list of certifications.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/09/2026

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide That The State Workforce Investment Board Shall Create A Separate List Of Industry Recognized High Value Industry Certifications For Participants Enrolled In Community And Junior Colleges; To Require, Subject To Available Funding, The Mississippi Community College Board To Pay A Career And Technical Education Incentive Grant To Certain Community Colleges; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the State Workforce Investment Board, working with the Office of Workforce Development and other educational and industry groups, to create a specific list of valuable, industry-recognized certifications for students in Mississippi's community and junior colleges. This list will help connect high school career training with college programs. Starting in fiscal year 2027, and if funding is available, the Mississippi Community College Board will give a $600 incentive grant to community colleges for each student who earns one of these approved certifications, ensuring no student is reimbursed twice for the same certification. If the total grant money needed exceeds the allocated funds, the per-student amount will be reduced proportionally, and any costs incurred in one fiscal year can be claimed in the next.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/09/2026)

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