Appropriation; Educational Television, Authority for.
What changed between versions
Added Section 4 requiring transfers and escalations to follow legal procedures and obtain written approval from the Department of Finance and Administration.
Added Section 5 prohibiting the use of general funds to replace withdrawn federal or special funds.
Added Section 6 requiring compliance with IRS Publication 15-A regarding contract employee income reporting.
Added Section 7 restricting funds from being used for public relations activities of other state agencies.
Added Section 9 establishing performance measures with specific targets for TV programs, radio programs, website users, and emergency alerts.
Added Section 10 requiring preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in equipment purchases.
Added Section 15 clarifying the payment process through the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer.
Added Section 6 authorizing $2,118,966.00 from the Education Enhancement Fund for specific content projects including tower maintenance, digitalization, and a Medgar Evers documentary.
Added Section 8 authorizing use of Capital Equipment Replacement Revolving Fund for technical equipment purchases.
Added Section 11 authorizing $1.50 per square foot utility cost payment to the State Board of Institutions of Higher Learning.
Added Section 12 authorizing funding for a manufacturing industry focus program.
Added Section 13 authorizing acceptance of grants and donations up to $2,000,000 for operational costs.
Added Section 14 reappropriating $899,202.00 from the Education Enhancement Fund for specific projects with a cap based on unexpended balances from the previous fiscal year.
Modified Section 3 to add language about transfers and escalations, and added performance measure tables with specific numerical targets.
Modified Section 10 (now Section 11) to include specific performance measure tables with targets for content operations, education services, technical services, and administration.
