Appropriation; Office of Workforce Development for supporting and expanding the career coaching program for schools.

HB 332 allocates $20 million from the state general fund to the Office of Workforce Development (with the Department of Employment Security as fiscal agent) to support and expand career coaching programs in Mississippi middle and high schools for fiscal year 2027. The funding directly affects public schools and students by enabling career guidance services, as established under Mississippi Code Section 37-73-3. The bill provides concrete financial resources to scale existing programs, requiring the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions. It takes effect July 1, 2026, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding allocation.