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MississippiSB 30632026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Support for community and junior colleges.

Sponsored By: Hopson

Signed by Governor

Appropriations EAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Money for $2,000 raises for professors

The law provides money so colleges can give an equivalent $2,000 salary increase to professors and adjuncts. Each college president decides how to apply it. Funding begins July 1, 2026.

Major funding and formula for colleges

For FY2026–2027, the state provides $226.29 million from the General Fund and $92.76 million from special funds, including $91.76 million from the Education Enhancement Fund. Up to $174.09 million of Section 1 and $51.88 million from the Education Enhancement Fund are distributed by the community college funding formula. The formula uses program weights and prior‑year in‑state student FTE hours; nursing and allied health get higher weights. Only the 15 listed community and junior colleges qualify. The Board can advance up to 33% of last year’s state funds and must audit and certify counts. The state also sets FY2027 performance targets, and the Board must report progress in its FY2028 budget request.

Insurance help for college employees

Up to $32.61 million pays for employee life and health insurance through the State and School Employees’ Plan. Another $1 million from Insurance Carryover Fund No. 3295 also supports full coverage for qualified staff. Unused insurance funds can carry forward to the next year. Funding applies to FY2026–2027.

Help for adults to finish school

The law sets aside $3 million to enroll low-skill adults in High School Equivalency and career pathways. Half of the money goes equally to colleges; the other half is based on last year’s adult education headcount. Colleges must report FY2026 dropout enrollments by August 1, 2027.

Campus tech and construction upgrades funded

The law provides $10 million for education technology ($7.099 million from Section 1 and $2.901 million from the Education Enhancement Fund). It also provides $20 million for construction, repair, and renovation at community and junior colleges through the state building bureau, with exact amounts listed per college. Funding applies to FY2026–2027.

More funding for job training programs

The law funds career and technical education at community colleges. It provides $10 million for equipment, labs, and renovations (15% split evenly; 85% based on last year’s career/technical FTE hours). Up to $6.75 million supports Workforce and Advanced Training Centers, new program startups, and replacing old equipment. It adds $2.56 million for nursing and allied health programs and $179,050 for sign language interpreter training. Funding applies to FY2026–2027.

MPACT students treated as residents

If you are an MPACT prepaid tuition beneficiary, the law treats you as a Mississippi resident for this act’s programs. This applies even if you lived elsewhere at enrollment. The rule starts July 1, 2026.

No utility payments for state housing

Funds in this act cannot pay utilities for state‑furnished housing for any employee. Banned utilities include electricity, natural gas, propane, cable, and phone. Dormitories are excluded. Agencies must add meters if costs cannot be determined. The rule starts July 1, 2026.

Tighter spending rules and bid preference

Agencies cannot spend beyond this appropriation and must keep records like FY2026. The Community College Board may not use these funds for administration unless the act allows it. When bids are equal, purchases favor Mississippi Industries for the Blind, including non‑bid buys. General Funds in this act cannot pay any college employee who also serves as a state legislator. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Hopson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Nicole Boyd

    Republican • Senate

  • DeBar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Johnny L. DuPree

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hillman Terome Frazier

    Democratic • Senate

  • Daniel H. Sparks

    Republican • Senate

  • Bart Williams

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 341 • No: 0

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/29/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026House

  7. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/29/2026House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  10. Conferees Named Oliver,Cockerham,Scoggin

    3/19/2026House

  11. Conferees Named Hopson,Frazier,Sparks

    3/19/2026Senate

  12. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026Senate

  13. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  14. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  15. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  16. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  17. DR - TSDPAA: AP To A4

    3/11/2026House

  18. DR - TSDPAA: A4 To AP

    3/11/2026House

  19. Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  20. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  21. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  22. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/19/2026Senate

  23. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/18/2026Senate

  24. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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