MS HB1239

Schools receiving an accreditation rating of "F" must operate for at least 180 days plus an additional 15 school days per scholastic year, beginning the year after receiving the "F" grade.

Schools receiving an accreditation rating of "D" must operate for at least 180 days plus an additional 8 school days per scholastic year, beginning the year after receiving the "D" grade.

School boards must take necessary steps to operate schools rated "D" or "F" for the required number of days exceeding the standard scholastic year.

Amends Section 37-151-5 to clarify that "minimum school term" is defined under Section 37-13-63 authority.

Effective date: July 1, 2014.