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MS HB1202
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bennett
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AI Summary
- Children of active U.S. Armed Forces members or civilian military personnel residing on a military base may enroll in a school district of their parent's or guardian's choosing
- The chosen school must be located either in the district where the student resides or in a district adjacent to at least two sides of the military base
- Students cannot be transported more than 30 miles by school bus from home to school under this provision
- Amends Section 37-15-29 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add military families to existing exceptions for school residency requirements
- Effective date: July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Students of military personnel residing on base; allow parent or legal guardian to choose school or school district of enrollment.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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