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MS SB2119

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

David Jordan

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program effective in the 2013-2014 school year requiring local school boards in the 18 Delta counties to implement a full-day prekindergarten program if the district has a "C," "D," or "F" rated school for two consecutive years.

  • Requires pilot program districts to utilize state source funds, subject to appropriations, to fund the mandatory prekindergarten program.

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-7-301 to add this mandatory prekindergarten requirement to the list of school board powers and duties.

  • Program is limited to the 18 Delta counties as identified in House Bill No. 1034 from the 2006 Regular Session.

Legislative Description

Prekindergarten programs; require under-performing school districts in the Delta to implement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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