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MS SB2794

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Turner

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the at-risk student funding multiplier in the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) formula from an unspecified percentage to 7% of the base student cost

  • At-risk funding is calculated by multiplying 7% of the base student cost by the number of students participating in the federal free school lunch program in each district

  • The bill amends Section 37-151-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs the annual allocation formula for school district funding

  • Effective date is July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Mississippi Adequate Education Program; increase funding for at-risk pupils.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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