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AI Summary
The bill establishes a grant program to assist Mississippi higher education institutions in recruiting professors of Quantum Computing and AI Engineering.
Business Impact
If you operate a state institution of higher learning in Mississippi, you must apply for grants to recruit AI professors by July 1, 2025, or miss funding opportunities.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
House Bill 384 creates a grant program aimed at enhancing the recruitment of professors specializing in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Engineering at state institutions in Mississippi. This initiative is designed to bolster educational resources in these critical technology fields, thereby impacting the state's higher education landscape significantly. Institutions interested in participating must adhere to the application process outlined in the bill.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of a grant program by the Mississippi Development Authority.
- Creation of a special fund for grants to support endowments for professors.
- Application process for state institutions to request grant assistance.
- MDA's discretion in fund disbursement upon legislative appropriation.
- Unexpended funds will not lapse into the General Fund.
- MDA to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Zuber R | Sponsor | HD-113 |
Compliance Checklist
Submit an application for grant assistance
Who: State institutions of higher learning
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Missed opportunity for funding
Who: State institutions of higher learning
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Missed opportunity for funding
Provide detailed information on intended use of grant funds
Who: State institutions of higher learning
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Application may be rejected
Who: State institutions of higher learning
Deadline: By July 1, 2025
Penalty: Application may be rejected
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Full Legal Analysis
House Bill 384 mandates the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) to establish a grant program for state institutions of higher learning. The program aims to assist these institutions in creating endowments specifically for recruiting and employing professors in Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Engineering. Institutions wishing to participate must submit an application detailing their intended use of the grant, including the type and number of professors they aim to recruit, along with any additional funding they have secured. The MDA will review applications and issue certificates to approved applicants, allowing them to access the funds. A special fund, the 'State Institutions of Higher Learning Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence Engineering Professors Fund,' will be created to manage the disbursement of these grants, which will be allocated at the discretion of the MDA upon legislative appropriation. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for institutions to prepare their applications and secure funding for these vital academic positions.
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Official Bill Text
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