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HB 127 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

TANF funds; prohibit use of for college scholarships for persons not receiving TANF benefits.

HB 127 would amend Mississippi law to prohibit using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for college scholarships for individuals who are not currently receiving TANF benefits. This means state TANF funds could only support scholarships for people already enrolled in the TANF program, not for others. The bill would require the Department of Human Services to adjust how it allocates TANF funds to prevent such usage. It does not change eligibility for TANF benefits or existing scholarship programs.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRestricts TANF fund allocation to current recipients only, preventing use for broader scholarships and limiting fiscal flexibility within the program.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationRestricts TANF funds from supporting college scholarships for non-TANF recipients, limiting educational access for this group and narrowing scholarship eligibility.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Robert Johnson
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