Youth Employment Grant Program; create.

HB 416 creates a state-funded Youth Employment Grant Program to help Mississippi municipalities pay for full-time or productive jobs for youth aged 16-24 who are enrolled in school (high school or college) or planning to enroll. Municipalities must submit a detailed employment plan - including at least 10% of work time focused on life skills like communication and leadership - and provide 20% of the grant amount as matching funds to qualify. The program will be administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security using a special state treasury fund financed by legislative appropriations, with unspent funds rolling over annually. This initiative directly supports local youth employment opportunities while requiring municipalities to document project details and employment outcomes.