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MS HB1202

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

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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