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MS HB1502

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Education must adopt a uniform policy establishing residency requirements for public school enrollment to be followed by all local school boards.

  • Policy adoption does not prevent parents or legal guardians from legally transferring children to other school districts under Section 37-15-31.

  • Parents or guardians choosing to transfer students must comply with both Section 37-15-31 requirements and the State Board of Education's adopted residency policy.

  • Clarifies that children of instructional or licensed school employees may attend schools in their parent's or guardian's employment district regardless of residence.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2013

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