"Health Careers Academy"; create for students in Grades 9 through 12.

HB 306 creates a six-week summer program called the "Health Careers Academy" at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for Mississippi public school students in grades 9-12. Eligible students must maintain a 2.25 GPA, have teacher recommendations in science/math, show good attendance, and be Mississippi residents with health insurance. The program provides full-day, hands-on instruction in science, math, and health care careers, with a stipend for participants, and uses a random selection process based on nondiscriminatory criteria. The bill establishes a trust fund to cover startup and operational costs for school districts and the medical center, aiming to increase interest in health care professions and improve academic readiness.