Counties and municipalities; authorize establishment of summer youth work programs.

HB 175 authorizes Mississippi counties and municipalities to create summer youth work programs that connect high school students (ages 16-19) with community-based jobs. Local governments must compile and share a detailed list of available positions - such as park maintenance, youth programs, or nonprofit roles - with schools and online by March 1 each year, including job duties, hours, minimum wage pay, and safety requirements. Eligible students must not have graduated, have serious criminal charges (excluding minor traffic violations), and programs must prioritize applicants from financially needy households if demand exceeds available positions. The bill allows local governments to use public or private funding to cover program administration and student wages, while requiring parental consent and liability waivers for participants. Its goal is to provide meaningful summer employment that reduces idle time and supports youth development in local communities.