Special funds; FY2027 appropriation to MDES for funding Summer Youth Employment Programs.

SB 3294 appropriates $10 million from the state treasury to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) for Summer Youth Employment Programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds summer job opportunities for high school students across Mississippi, with a specific requirement that 25 positions be reserved for students from Mound Bayou. The funds will be paid to MDES via state warrants to support existing youth employment initiatives statewide. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy changes, solely allocating resources for a defined program period.