MS Medical Education Pipeline and Readiness Act; create.

HB 1465 establishes Mississippi's Medical Education Pipeline and Readiness Act to create a structured pathway from 9th grade through college for students pursuing medical careers. It directly affects Mississippi high school and college students, particularly those in rural, high-poverty, or historically underrepresented communities, by requiring standardized coursework (like biology, chemistry, and medical ethics), mentorship, summer bridge programs, and dual-enrollment opportunities. The program, jointly run by the Mississippi Department of Education, public universities, and UMMC, sets uniform readiness benchmarks and guarantees priority consideration for medical school admission upon completion. Annual reports will track enrollment, diversity metrics, and outcomes to ensure accountability and measure progress toward increasing local medical school admissions and improving healthcare access.