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MS HR98

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 14-18, 2012, as Mississippi Home Education Week in the state

  • Recognizes home education as a legitimate educational alternative alongside public and private schooling

  • Cites historical figures educated at home including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, and Franklin D. Roosevelt

  • References 2007 U.S. Department of Education data showing 1.5 million students (2.9% of school-age children) were home educated nationwide

  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the State Department of Education and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mississippi Home Education Week; designate week of May 14-18, 2012, as in the State of MS.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

4/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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