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MS HB626

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 37-23-11 of the Mississippi Code, which provided for a due process hearing regarding an exceptional child's identification, evaluation, or educational placement
  • Amends Section 37-23-150 to conform cross-references by removing the citation to the repealed due process hearing provision
  • Reaffirms legislative intent that state law shall not impose financial or legal requirements on local school districts that exceed those required by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1997 and subsequent amendments
  • Any state provisions found to be more restrictive than federal requirements or that create additional unfunded state mandates are expressly declared unenforceable
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; sponsored by Representative Brown and sent to the Governor

Legislative Description

Exceptional children; repeal law requiring a due process hearing relating to certain services provided for.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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