General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to IHL for natural hair care school in Greenville, Mississippi.
SB 2986 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for the design, construction, and equipment of a natural hair care school in Greenville, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding covers building-related costs but does not include ongoing operational expenses. This bill directly affects IHL and the Greenville community by enabling the development of a dedicated facility for natural hair care education. The appropriation is specific to capital costs for this single project, with no new regulations or policies established.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026
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