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This bill, known as the "Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship Act," establishes the Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship within the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to serve as the state's official apprenticeship agency, aligning with federal regulations outlined in 29 USC § 50 and 29 CFR §§ 29 and 30. The office will be directed by the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security and is tasked with setting labor standards for various apprenticeship programs, ensuring equal opportunities, and resolving disputes, with the goal of being recognized as the state apprenticeship agency by the U.S. Office of Apprenticeship by October 1, 2026. The bill also defines key terms related to apprenticeships, such as "apprentice," "apprenticeship agreement," and "journey worker," and mandates that the office promulgate rules and regulations consistent with federal guidelines, develop a state apprenticeship completion credential, and promote apprenticeship opportunities. Additionally, it creates the Mississippi Apprenticeship Advisory Council, an advisory body composed of representatives from various organizations and appointed officials, to provide guidance on apprenticeship programs, and clarifies that this act does not mandate registration for all apprenticeship programs or affect existing career and technical education funding.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

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