Counties and municipalities; authorize establishment of summer youth work programs.

HB 36 would allow Mississippi counties and municipalities to create summer youth work programs that employ high school students aged 16-19 in community-based jobs. Programs must list available positions by March 1 each year, including details like job duties, hours, and pay (at least minimum wage), and prioritize students from households with the greatest financial need when applications exceed openings. Counties and municipalities could use public or private funding to cover program costs and student wages, and would require parental consent and liability waivers from participants. The bill aims to connect unemployed youth with productive summer work opportunities while supporting community services like parks, recreation, and local nonprofits.