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SB 2168

Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pascagoula-Gautier School District for expansion and upgrades to its CTE program.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brice Wiggins

Mississippi appropriates FY2027 capital funds to Pascagoula-Gautier School District to expand and upgrade its Career and Technical Education program infrastructure and equipment.

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Bill Summary · SB 2168

Legislative bill overview

SB 2168 appropriates state capital funds to the Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi for fiscal year 2027 to expand and upgrade its Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The bill provides dedicated funding for infrastructure, equipment, and facilities improvements related to vocational and technical training. This is a line-item appropriations bill typical of state budget legislation.

Why is this important

CTE programs prepare students for skilled trades and careers that face significant workforce shortages, including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive services. Investment in CTE infrastructure can increase program capacity, improve equipment quality, and enhance student outcomes in preparing for in-demand jobs. For the Pascagoula-Gautier area, this investment supports economic development by building local workforce capacity.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal prioritization: Whether capital spending on CTE expansion is the best use of state funds compared to other educational needs or budget pressures
  • Program effectiveness: Lack of specificity about which CTE areas will be expanded and what metrics will measure success or student outcomes
  • Regional equity: Questions about whether similar funding levels are available to other school districts seeking CTE improvements, or if this represents disproportionate allocation

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

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