Committee Education; Public Health and Welfare Author Lataisha Jackson Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 28, the Governor signed HB 1264 into law.e. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 1264 would authorize schools serving students in grades 6 through 12 to provide feminine hygiene products at no cost to students. Schools would be permitted…
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Committee Education; Appropriations Author Rob Roberson Session 2023 Session Latest Action On February 28, the Senate Education Committee passed a “strike-all” amendment that eliminated the proposed changes in the original version of HB 258. As amended, the bill simply leaves open the code section on the Educational Facilities Revolving Loan Program for possible amendment. Explanation…
Read MoreCommittee Forestry; Education Author Tyler McCaughn Session 2023 Session Latest Action The House failed to dispose of the motion to reconsider SB 2524 by the March 10 deadline, causing this bill to die. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2524 would allow local school boards to enter into public or private contracts for the sale…
Read MoreCommittee Education; Appropriations Author Richard Bennett Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 22, the Governor signed HB 1173 into law. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 1173 would authorize the issuance of Educational Enhancement Fund procurement cards (EEF cards) to charter school teachers. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) issues EEF cards to teachers…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: This blog post is part of an ongoing series of posts dedicated to K-12 education policy in Mississippi. *** By Grace Breazeale I K-12 Policy Associate Mississippi experienced a steep decline in public school enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many schools have yet to experience the full consequences. Since enrollment is directly tied…
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Committee Education; Appropriations Author Angela Cockerham Session 2023 Session Latest Action On February 28, the House Education Committee passed SB 2586. It is now awaiting action on the House floor. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 1228 would authorize the implementation of community schools within Districts of Innovation, and would add to the current goals…
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