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MS HB1056
Bill
Status
Passed
3/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Brown
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AI Summary
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to select private providers to administer, manage, or operate virtual school programs, including total operation of the Mississippi Virtual Public School Program, expanding beyond previous authority
- Requires any private provider chosen to operate virtual school programs to be selected through a competitive RFP (Request for Proposal) process
- Changes the evaluation cycle for the Mississippi Virtual Public School from the previous schedule to every three years, assessed on academic, fiscal, and operational performance criteria
- Private providers operating virtual school programs must be overseen by the State Department of Education, and the State Board of Education retains approval authority over all coursework and policy
- Effective date of July 1, 2010; amends Section 37-161-3 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
Legislative Description
MS Virtual Public School Program; revise operation of and time period for which evaluation of must be performed.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/15/2010
Full Bill Text
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