WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HB 174

Natural Resource Camp Pilot Program Act of 2025; establish for students in Lee and Monroe counties.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi bill would create pilot natural resource education camp for Lee and Monroe county students but died in committee without advancement.

Died In Committee
#conservationandwaterresources
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HB 174

Legislative bill overview

HB 174 would have established a pilot natural resource camp program specifically for students in Lee and Monroe counties, Mississippi. The bill aimed to provide educational outdoor experiences focused on natural resource management and conservation. The measure died in the Conservation and Water Resources Committee on February 4, 2025.

Why is this important

Outdoor education programs can improve student engagement with environmental science and conservation careers while providing hands-on learning opportunities. Such initiatives may also increase youth awareness of natural resource management issues relevant to their local regions. The program's geographic limitation to two counties would have served as a test case for potential statewide expansion.

Potential points of contention

  • Geographic targeting: Why only Lee and Monroe counties? Questions about equity, fairness, and whether other regions have equal need for such programs
  • Funding and costs: No clear indication of program budget, staffing requirements, or whether it would require new appropriations versus redirected existing funds
  • Program specifics: Lack of detail on curriculum design, camp duration, capacity, student selection criteria, and measurable outcomes for pilot evaluation

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

Sign in to ask a question.