Mississippi Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) Program; establish to provide tuition-free community college for certain CTE programs.

HB 11 establishes the MissCATEE Program, providing free tuition at Mississippi community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) programs leading to associate degrees or industry certifications in high-demand fields like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and IT. It directly affects eligible Mississippi residents aged 18+ with a high school diploma or GED who enroll in approved CTE programs aligned with state workforce needs. Key provisions require participants to commit to working in Mississippi within their field for a period determined by the Office of Workforce Development (Accelerate MS) and to maintain academic progress while completing a FAFSA. The program aims to address documented workforce shortages, prioritize rural communities, and track outcomes through data collection.