Youth Employment Grant Program; create.

HB 705 establishes a state grant program to help Mississippi cities, towns, and villages fund youth employment (ages 16-24) for students or those pursuing education. Municipalities must submit employment plans including on-the-job training (with 10% time for life skills) and provide 20% matching funds to qualify for grants. The bill creates a dedicated state fund for these grants, with unspent funds rolling over annually. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not become law.