MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Education; Universities and Colleges

By: Representative Scott

House Bill 869

AN ACT TO CREATE AN INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM INITIATIVE THAT PROVIDES CERTAIN ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS AT COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES TO RECEIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  There is created an Institutional Training Program Initiative that provides certain assistance for students in one-year or two-year programs at public community and junior colleges to receive workforce development training.  The training programs must provide for tuition, books, supplies, a modest stipend for transportation and necessary child care.  The training program selected by a student who is eligible for assistance must be in an occupation that has a demonstrated need for additional trained workers.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2006.