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MS SB2593
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all public school terms to open on the first Tuesday following Labor Day instead of allowing local school boards to set opening dates.
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Reduces the minimum required school term from 180 days to 170 days per scholastic year for all public schools in Mississippi.
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Permits school boards to operate for fewer than 170 days only if a disaster emergency is declared by the Governor or President and the State Board of Education approves an alternative plan.
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Allows school districts to levy taxes for school terms exceeding 170 days without such levies being classified as new programs under tax revenue limitations.
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Effective date: July 1, 2011.
Legislative Description
School term; revise first day and reduce length in all school districts.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011