CTE; remove stipulation that only certain programs leading to industry certification are considered for statewide accountability.

HB 1204 removes a restriction that previously limited Mississippi school districts' use of career and technical education (CTE) grant funds to only specific programs leading to industry certifications. The bill now allows districts to use these funds for equipment purchases in *any* CTE program that leads to a qualifying industry certification - defined as credentials linked to high-demand occupations with wages meeting 70% of median state income. It explicitly prohibits using these grants to replace basic program funding but maintains the $600 per student incentive for students earning such certifications. The change expands flexibility for districts to support CTE programs aligned with workforce needs, without altering the certification criteria or reporting requirements.