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MississippiSB 22882026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.

Sponsored By: Dennis DeBar, Jr. (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Workforce DevelopmentEducation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Workforce training laws last three years longer

Beginning July 1, 2026, Mississippi keeps specified workforce training and education laws in force until July 1, 2029. That extends them by three years. The law does not specify new funding or payments to households.

More career grants with funding limits

Beginning in fiscal year 2019–2020, Mississippi pays $600 per public-school student who earns a qualifying industry certification, subject to available funds. The certification must be independently assessed, nationally recognized, and tied to a local, regional, or statewide economic need, a high-demand job, or an emerging occupation. The linked job must pay at least 70% of median state income, unless the certification stacks toward another credential that meets that wage test. Starting July 1, 2026, schools can use grants for exam fees, teacher training, student support, wider access, and needed equipment; grants can also replace basic career-program funds. If claims exceed available money, grants are reduced proportionately, and costs can be claimed the next fiscal year. Each year, the workforce board gives the education board a certification list, and districts are notified of material changes. By October 1, the education department reports certification enrollment and results, school and per-student grant amounts, and rural and urban student data.

New purchasing and bidding rules for schools

Beginning July 1, 2026, Mississippi regional education agencies can offer bulk purchasing services to member school districts. These agencies must competitively bid services under state purchasing rules. Purchases above the highest threshold require an open public request for proposals; invite-only bids do not qualify, and ads must run in one or more member districts. The law does not require a purchase or promise savings.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 338 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 118 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 118 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/9/2026

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/29/2026House

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/29/2026Senate

  8. Conferees Named Bell (21st),Lott,Scoggin

    3/23/2026House

  9. Conferees Named DeBar,Boyd,McMahan

    3/17/2026Senate

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/5/2026House

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/4/2026House

  13. Amended

    3/4/2026House

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    2/26/2026House

  15. Referred To Workforce Development

    2/13/2026House

  16. Transmitted To House

    2/10/2026Senate

  17. Passed

    2/9/2026Senate

  18. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/29/2026Senate

  19. Referred To Education

    1/19/2026Senate

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