MS HB1156

Exempts school districts from the 180-day minimum school term requirement when the superintendent closes schools due to extreme weather conditions in the interest of health and safety.

Allows affected school districts to receive per pupil expenditure payments from the State Department of Education for a maximum of 10 days when schools are closed for weather emergencies.

Authorizes the State Board of Education to approve calendar alterations on a case-by-case basis for school districts affected by severe weather conditions that do not meet the threshold of a declared state of emergency.

Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-13-63 to cap state payments at 10 days maximum for districts operating fewer than 180 days due to declared disasters, states of emergency, or extreme weather emergencies.

Allows the superintendent to close schools for epidemics, teacher emergencies, or other necessities, with schools required to make up lost time unless the State Board of Education approves an altered school term plan.