HB 1696·MS·house
MS Office of Apprenticeship; create under State Workforce Investment Board.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Bell
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Approved by Governor
Apr 8, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Mississippi Office of Apprenticeship within the State Workforce Investment Board and creates an advisory Apprenticeship Council. It gives the office authority to register apprenticeships, set standards, provide technical assistance, and allocate state funds, while programs are not required to register. The measure aims to improve workforce development and align state apprenticeships with federal requirements.
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