HB1434: Aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing and Technical Skills (AGENTS) of Excellence Program Act; create to improve academic and workforce outcomes.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Create The "institutional Aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing And Technical Skills (agents) Of Excellence Proposal Act"; To Require Alcorn State University, Delta State University, Mississippi University For Women And Mississippi Valley State University To Develop And Submit A Proposal For Programs To Address The Need For High-demand Disciplines That Enhance Academic Preparedness, Workforce Development And Career Readiness; To Require That Each University's Proposal Shall Be Based On Its Particular Interests And Strengths Around Curriculum And Program Offerings; To Require That The Proposal Include Certain Criteria; To Require That The Proposal Be Submitted To The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The State Board Of Education; To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Governing The Proposal Process; And For Related Purposes.