Appropriation; IHL to strengthen environmental science research and extension programs at Alcorn State.

HB 1784 proposed allocating $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Alcorn State University for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026) to strengthen its environmental science research and extension programs. The bill would have provided direct funding for the university to enhance its environmental science initiatives, including research and community outreach. It was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, and did not become law. The bill focused solely on funding allocation, with no policy changes beyond the financial support for Alcorn State.