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This bill appropriates funds for the support and maintenance of the eight state-supported universities in Mississippi for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, totaling over $1.6 billion from various sources including the State General Fund, federal funds, student fees, and special funds. The appropriations are designated for general operations, specific programs like the Mississippi Governor's School for the Gifted and Talented and the Teacher Corps, economic development initiatives at certain universities, e-learning centers, and various capital projects and renovations across the institutions. The bill also outlines legislative intent regarding the allocation of funds to off-campus centers, the use of special funds for remediation, the prohibition of using general funds to replace federal funds, and the requirement for auxiliary enterprises to be self-supporting. Furthermore, it sets performance targets for degrees awarded, research, and student progress, and mandates reports on funding distribution, enrollment challenges, and graduation rate disparities, while also encouraging salary increases for academic faculty and support staff.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3053.xml