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MS SB2593

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Nickey Browning

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all public school terms to open on the first Tuesday following Labor Day instead of allowing local school boards to set opening dates.

  • Reduces the minimum required school term from 180 days to 170 days per scholastic year for all public schools in Mississippi.

  • 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.

  • Allows school districts to levy taxes for school terms exceeding 170 days without such levies being classified as new programs under tax revenue limitations.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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