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MS HR85
Resolution
Status
3/31/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lester Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Designates the week of May 10-14, 2010, as Mississippi Home Education Week in recognition of home education as a legitimate educational alternative in the state.
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Recognizes Mississippi's commitment to excellence in education and parental choice in educational decisions, including home-based learning options.
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Acknowledges that approximately 1.5 million students (2.9 percent of school-age children) were home-educated nationally according to a 2007 U.S. Department of Education report.
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Affirms that home-educated students have demonstrated strong academic and social performance, with high percentages pursuing advanced degrees.
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Directs the State Department of Education and Capitol Press Corps to receive copies of the resolution.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Home Education Week; recognize week of May 10-14, 2010, as.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/31/2010