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Committee Public Health and Welfare; Appropriations Author Nicole Boyd Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Governor signed SB 2167 into law on April 17. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2167 would create a pilot project to evaluate the benefits of reorganizing the state’s current early intervention program, First Steps. It would also establish a…

Committee Universities and Colleges; Appropriations Author David Blount Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Senate Universities and Colleges Committee failed to take action on HB 1180 by the January 31 deadline, causing this bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2055 would expand access to need-based financial aid for Mississippi students…

Committee Education Author Brice Wiggins Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Senate Education Committee failed to take action on SB 2168 by the January 31 deadline, causing this bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2168 would require public school students to complete specific courses in civics and government between the…

Committee Education; Appropriations Author David Blount Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Senate Education Committee failed to take action on SB 2319 by the January 31 deadline, causing this bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2319 would provide a $2,000 salary supplement to licensed teachers in districts designated as geographic…

Committee Universities and Colleges; Appropriations Author Rita Potts Parks Session 2023 Session Latest Action The Senate failed to take action on SB 2580 by the February 9 deadline, causing this bill to die on the calendar. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2580 would increase the award amounts for the existing Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant…