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HB 1833

Appropriation; Coahoma Community College for constructing a new dormitory.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Orlando Paden

Mississippi bill allocating state funds to Coahoma Community College for new student dormitory construction; died in appropriations committee without action.

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Bill Summary · HB 1833

Legislative bill overview

HB 1833 proposes a state appropriation of funds to Coahoma Community College specifically for constructing a new dormitory facility. The bill was introduced by Representative Orlando Paden but died in committee on February 26, 2025, without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Student housing is a critical infrastructure need for community colleges, as it expands access to students who cannot commute daily and increases enrollment capacity. This type of capital investment directly affects educational opportunity and regional economic development, particularly in rural Mississippi communities where Coahoma Community College operates.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal prioritization: Questions about whether dormitory construction should take precedence over other state funding needs during periods of limited state budgets
  • Institutional autonomy vs. state control: Debate over whether state appropriations for specific capital projects should be legislatively mandated versus allowing institutions to request funding through established processes
  • Cost-benefit analysis: Uncertainty about enrollment demand projections, operational sustainability, and whether the investment would generate sufficient housing revenue to justify the initial expenditure

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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