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MS HB335
MS HB335MS Workforce Dual Enrollment for Career and Technical Education Grant Program; create pilot program for.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require The Office Of Workforce Development To Pilot The Mississippi Workforce Dual Enrollment For Career And Technical Education Grant Program; To Provide That The Office Of Workforce Development Shall Distribute Any Funds Received For The Program To The Delta Workforce Investment Area, The Twin Districts Workforce Investment Area, The Mississippi Partnership Workforce Investment Area And The Southcentral Mississippi Workforce Investment Area For The Purpose Of Funding Dual Enrollment Courses At Community Colleges, Where Such Courses Qualify As A Priority Sector Strategy, As Established By The Office; To Provide The Amount Of The Grant; To Provide What The Grant May Be Used For; To Provide A Reporting Requirement; To Provide A Certain Amount Of The Funds That Shall Be Used For The Administration Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a pilot program called the Mississippi Workforce Dual Enrollment for Career and Technical Education Grant Program, to be overseen by the Office of Workforce Development. This program aims to fund dual enrollment courses at community colleges that are identified as "priority sector strategies," meaning they align with the state's workforce needs. Funds will be distributed to four specific workforce investment areas: Delta, Twin Districts, Mississippi Partnership, and Southcentral Mississippi. Community colleges will receive $150 per credit hour per student enrolled in these qualifying courses, with the grants intended to cover the costs of educating these students. The Office of Workforce Development is required to report annually on program participation, student interest, and course utilization to various state officials and legislative committees. The bill also specifies that up to 1% of program funds can be used for administrative costs by the Office of Workforce Development, and up to 2% by the planning and development districts. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0335.xml |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB0335_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0335IN.htm |
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