Mississippi HB1204 removes the restriction on using career and technical education grant funds for programs leading to industry certifications.
Mississippi HB1204 amends the state code to allow career and technical education grant funds to be used for programs leading to industry certifications. Previously, only certain programs were eligible for these funds. The bill also removes the prohibition on using these funds to replace money for the basic operation of career and technical education programs. The Department of Education will pay a grant of $600 per student who earns a qualifying industry certification. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
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