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Mississippi House Bill HB330
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB330

Introduced
1/8/26  
Refer
1/8/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding the MS Connecting Career Technical Education Employability Program.

Impact

The funding provided by HB330 is intended to support initiatives that develop essential skills for the job market, which may lead to increased employment opportunities for residents. By integrating technical education and workforce readiness, this bill aims to prepare citizens for various job roles, especially as industries evolve and require new skill sets. This could improve the overall economic landscape of Mississippi by ensuring that the workforce is adequately trained to meet employers' needs. The impact of such funding on state laws includes potential amendments to existing financial appropriations and educational policies, aiming to foster a more skilled labor force.

Summary

House Bill 330 is a legislative proposal aimed at appropriating funds to the Department of Employment Security for the fiscal year 2027, specifically for the Mississippi Connecting Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) program. This program is designed to enhance the employability of individuals through career and technical education, emphasizing the importance of workforce development in Mississippi. The bill allocates a total of $3,000,000 from the State General Fund, which reflects a significant investment in improving the state's educational and vocational training system.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on funding educational initiatives, there may be underlying discussions about the allocation of financial resources and priorities within the state's budget. Stakeholders in the educational sector may have differing opinions on the effectiveness of the MissCATEE program compared to other educational or job-training initiatives. Thus, the dialogue surrounding this bill could also highlight broader concerns regarding the adequacy of technical education funding in Mississippi, potentially leading to debates on budget allocation and educational equity.

Latest MS HB330 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1852

Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding the MS Connecting Career Technical Education Employability Program.

MS HB11

Mississippi Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) Program; establish to provide tuition-free community college for certain CTE programs.

MS HB1556

Mississippi Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) Program; establish to provide tuition-free community college.

MS HB213

Appropriation; Employment Security for funding Summer Youth Employment Programs.

MS HB33

Appropriation; employment security for funding summer youth employment programs.

MS HB1952

Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding Paramedic Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Program.

MS SB3013

Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.

MS HB1216

Appropriation; Department of Employment Security for funding Paramedics Recruitment and Retention Scholarship Grant Program.

MS SB2012

Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.

MS HB1412

MS Workforce Dual Enrollment for Career and Technical Education Grant Program; create pilot program for.

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