Committee Public Health and Welfare; Universities and Colleges Author Nicole Boyd and David Parker Session 2024 Session Latest Action On March 19, SB 2727 was referred to the House Public Health and Human Services Committee and the House Universities and Colleges Committee. Explanation of the Bill Mississippi Youth Mental Health Task Force Senate Bill 2727…
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Senate Bill 2693: State Takeover of School Districts
Committee Education Author Briggs Hopson Session 2024 Session Latest Action On March 13, the Senate passed the committee substitute for SB 2681. The bill will now be transmitted to the House. Explanation of the Bill The committee substitute for Senate Bill 2693 would revise provisions related to the state takeover of struggling school districts. It…
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Committee Education Author Dennis DeBar Session 2024 Session Latest Action On March 13, the Senate passed the committee substitute for SB 2681. The bill will now be transmitted to the House. Explanation of the Bill As amended, SB 2682 would extend the repealer on the Winter-Reed Teacher Loan Repayment Program until July 1, 2028. The…
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