House Bill 517
Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013
Brings forward the code sections for the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013.
- Committees: Education
- Author: Randy P. Boyd
- Session: 2026
On February 12, the House passed HB 517.
Explanation of the Bill
HB 517 brings forward the code sections related to the Mississippi Charter School Act of 2013. Bringing forward these sections does not change current law on its own, but it allows the Legislature to consider amendments to the charter school statutes later in the session.
The bill does not specify what changes, if any, would ultimately be proposed.
While HB 517 does not make substantive policy changes by itself, it signals that lawmakers may consider updates to laws governing charter schools during the current legislative session. We will continue to monitor this bill.
Updates to the Bill
On January 12, HB 517 was referred to the House Education Committee.
On January 29, the House Education Committee passed HB 517 with a committee substitute. The bill now awaits action from the House.
On February 11, the House tabled HB 517. The bill is still able to be called up for a vote.
On February 12, the House passed HB 517.