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MS HB127

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the repeal date of Section 37-3-99, Mississippi Code of 1972, from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2016.

  • Maintains the State Department of Education's requirement to design rigorous curriculum choices for high school students seeking direct workforce entry following graduation, with students receiving a standard diploma.

  • Maintains the State Board of Education's requirement to develop and pilot a program redesigning secondary schools to function as both educational entities and workforce development centers.

  • Keeps the minimum requirement of 15 pilot sites to be selected and implemented during the 2007-2008 school year, with additional sites phased in annually through the 2013-2014 school year, subject to appropriations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

High school curriculum; extend repealer on requirement that SDE develop choices for direct entry into workforce & high school redesign pilot program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/11/2013

Full Bill Text

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