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Mississippi House Bill HB4081
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB4081

Introduced
2/25/26  
Refer
2/25/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Access Training, Inc., to provide financial assistance for students that are training there.

Impact

The financial assistance provided through this bill is designed not only to cover full or partial tuition and fees for students but also to offer stipends to support them during their training. This financial support is crucial for fostering a conducive learning environment and enabling more individuals to pursue training that may lead to employment in high-demand fields. Additionally, the act facilitates mentorship initiatives, connecting trainees with established professionals, which is expected to enhance both community engagement and knowledge transfer.

Summary

House Bill 4081 aims to appropriate $375,000 from the State General Fund to Access Training, Inc. in Jackson for the fiscal year 2027. The primary purpose of this funding is to provide financial assistance to students training at Access Training. This initiative is part of a larger effort to enhance educational opportunities and workforce readiness in the state by supporting those in training programs particularly in healthcare and other needed areas.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on educational funding, there may be underlying discussions regarding the allocation of state funds and priorities in education versus other pressing needs within the state. Some stakeholders may argue about the sufficiency of the funding amount relative to the anticipated number of beneficiaries, while others may raise questions regarding the effectiveness of the training programs funded by the bill. As such, the bill emphasizes the need for accountability and targeted outcomes to ensure that the appropriated funds are utilized effectively in meeting the community’s educational needs.

Latest MS HB4081 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1855

Appropriation; Access Training, Inc., to provide financial assistance for students that it trains.

MS HB1854

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Access Training, Inc., in paying certain training costs for its students.

MS HB1324

Appropriation; MDES for Individual Training Account Workforce Reinforcement Assistance Program.

MS HB1471

2025 Construction Training Assistance Fund; create and provide funding for.

MS HB631

Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for constructing a residence hall facility for training officers of the Law Enforcement Training Academy.

MS SB2607

Dyslexia Therapy Scholarship for Students with Dyslexia; standardize reference to approved therapy training programs.

MS SB2529

Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance and Promise Grant Program; create to provide financial assistance to students.

MS SB3009

Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.

MS SB2008

Appropriation; IHL - Student Financial Aid.

MS SB3081

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy.

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