General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDCPS for temporary hotel placement and contracted care provider.

SB 3321 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to fund temporary hotel placements and contracted care providers for children under the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS). This funding directly supports children in state custody who require emergency housing or specialized care services. The bill specifies that funds cover costs associated with short-term lodging and contracted care providers, ensuring immediate placement options for vulnerable children. It does not create new policies but allocates existing resources to address urgent needs within the child protection system.