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MS HB1204
MS HB1204CTE; remove stipulation that only certain programs leading to industry certification are considered for statewide accountability.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Career And Technical Education Grant Funds May Be Used To Purchase Equipment Needed For Programs Implemented By School Districts That Lead To Qualifying Industry Certifications; To Remove The Prohibition On The Use Of Such Grant Funds To Supplant Funds For The Basic Operation Of Career And Technical Education Programs; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow career and technical education (CTE) grant funds to be used for purchasing necessary equipment for programs that lead to industry certifications, which are credentials recognized nationally and linked to high-demand occupations or emerging fields. It also removes a restriction that prevented these grant funds from being used to supplement existing funding for the basic operations of CTE programs, thereby providing more flexibility for schools to support these vital educational pathways.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Education;Economic and Workforce Development (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1204.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1204PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1204IN.htm |
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