Appropriation; Employment Security for funding Summer Youth Employment Programs.

HB 216 appropriates $10 million from the state treasury to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security for summer youth employment programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds job opportunities for Mississippi youth through state-run programs, with funds distributed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. Key provisions include the specific funding amount, the designated recipient (Mississippi Department of Employment Security), and the fiscal year coverage. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and focuses solely on allocating existing funds without creating new programs or requirements.