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Committee Education Author Chris Johnson Session 2024 Session Latest Action The Senate Education Committee failed to vote on SB 2234 by the March 5 deadline, causing the bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2234 would significantly ease the process of student transfers between traditional public school districts by making approval…

Committee Education Author Jansen Owen Session 2024 Session Latest Action The Senate Education Committee failed to take action on HB 867 by the April 2 deadline, causing this bill to die in committee. House Bill 867 would ease the process of student transfers between traditional public school districts by removing the requirement that a student’s…

By Toren Ballard I Director of K-12 Policy In terms of education policy, the 2023 legislative session will likely be remembered primarily for the legislation that didn’t pass rather than the legislation that did. This trend is headlined by the 11th hour effort to amend the MAEP school funding formula—part of a plan to “fully…

Committee Judiciary A Author Jill Ford Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 27, the House and Senate adopted the conference report for HB 588. It is now awaiting the Governor’s signature. Explanation of the Bill As introduced, House Bill 588 would extend the repealer on the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act…

Committee Judiciary A Author Jill Ford Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 30, the House and Senate adopted the conference report for HB 510. It is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Explanation of the Bill As introduced, House Bill 510 would create a Foster Parents’ Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. This would include all of…