Committee Education Author Rob Roberson Session 2024 Session Latest Action The Senate failed to take action on HB 1453 by the April 2 deadline, causing the bill to die in committee. However, Senate Bill 2332, as amended by the House, includes similar language to HB 1453. Explanation of the Bill House Bill 1453 would replace…
Committee Education Author Dennis DeBar Session 2024 Session Latest Action On April 9, the House passed SB 2407. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. Explanation of the Bill This bill has a companion bill, HB 1669, in the House. Senate Bill 2407 expands the allowable qualifications for assistant teachers in the state’s early learning…
Committee Education Author Dennis DeBar Session 2024 Session Latest Action The House Education Committee failed to take action on SB 2343 by the April 2 deadline, causing the bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill Senate Bill 2343 would establish the Mississippi Modified School Calendar Grant Program through which districts could apply for…
Committee Workforce Development Author Donnie Scoggin, Otis Anthony, Zakiya Summers Session 2024 Session Latest Action On April 2, the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee failed to vote on HB 907, causing the bill to die in committee. Explanation of the Bill The childcare industry, which has always been precarious, faces an ongoing market failure…
High-quality pre-K plays a critical role in closing the opportunity gap while raising achievement for all learners. When children start school without important skills, it becomes harder for them to achieve their potential without considerable intervention. These challenges can often lead children to face more severe issues, such as being retained in a grade, experiencing…
