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This bill appropriates funds for Alcorn State University's agricultural programs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating $8,161,869 from the State General Fund and an additional $335,000 from special source funds, which includes $170,000 for agency operations and $165,000 for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center. Of the general funds, $300,000 is specifically designated for the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center, and $715,000 is for Agricultural Research and Extension, encompassing poultry science, animal science, and environmental science programs. The bill also clarifies that general funds cannot be used to replace federal or other special funds for salaries and mandates that the agency's budget request for the following year be submitted in a comparable format. Furthermore, it reiterates the state's policy of giving preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing commodities and equipment, and emphasizes that no agency should incur obligations exceeding its appropriation, with responsible officers held accountable.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3055.xml