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MS HB1823
MS HB1823Appropriation; Dept. of Education for funding the Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To The State Department Of Education For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project Established Under House Bill No. 1463, 2026 Regular Session, For The Fiscal Year 2027.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $2,400,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund to the State Department of Education for the fiscal year 2027 to fund the Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project, which was established by House Bill No. 1463 during the 2026 Regular Session. Teletherapy refers to the provision of mental health services remotely through technology, and this project aims to make these services available to students around the clock. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the act will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1823.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1800-1899/HB1823IN.htm |
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