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Mississippi House Bill HB1834
Mississippi 2024 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2024 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1834

Introduced
3/14/24  
Refer
3/14/24  

Caption

Appropriation; Southwest Mississippi Community College for new women's dormitory and campus infastructure projects.

Impact

The bill reflects an essential investment in the educational infrastructure of Southwest Mississippi Community College, promoting a better living and learning environment for female students. By addressing the needs for adequate dormitory space, the bill seeks to improve student retention and satisfaction, which can positively influence enrollment numbers. The allocated funds will facilitate significant upgrades that promise to modernize the college’s infrastructure, supporting its mission to provide high-quality education.

Summary

House Bill 1834 aims to allocate funds for the construction of a new women's dormitory and related campus infrastructure projects at Southwest Mississippi Community College. The bill proposes an appropriation of $11,000,000 for the fiscal year 2025, specifically designating $8 million for the construction of the new residence hall and $3 million for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to existing campus facilities. This financial support is intended to enhance the educational environment and resources available to students at the college.

Contention

While the bill seems to gain support for its constructive aims, funding appropriations can often spark debate regarding the allocation of state resources. There may be discussions surrounding whether $11 million is the optimal use of the state’s general fund or if there are competing needs within the educational sector that should be prioritized. Being a significant appropriation proposal, it is likely that it will be scrutinized by various stakeholders, including legislators, educational administrators, and the public for its potential long-term impacts on budget distribution within the state's education system.

Latest MS HB1834 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB332

Appropriation; Coahoma Community College for construction of a new dormitory on the campus.

MS HB1833

Appropriation; Coahoma Community College for constructing a new dormitory.

MS SB2345

Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; enact.

MS SB2218

Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; enact.

MS HB1605

Mississippi Safe Dormitories Act; establish.

MS HB322

Mississippi Community College Board; revise composition of and authority to oversee community and junior colleges.

MS SB3063

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

MS AB664

An act to add and repeal Article 3.3 (commencing with Section 78047) of Chapter 1 of Part 48 of Division 7 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to community colleges.

MS SB3012

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

MS SB2011

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

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