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MS HB714

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

William Shirley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-15-31 to require approved student transfers between school districts to remain in effect until the student's high school graduation unless the student's residential address changes.

  • Transfers approved by both school boards become final and permanent for the duration of the student's high school enrollment, eliminating the need for annual renewal requests.

  • If a student's residential address changes after transfer approval, the transfer decision is no longer binding and can be terminated.

  • Maintains existing provisions for transportation agreements between school boards and allows either board to refuse initial transfer requests.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Student transfers between school districts; require approved transfer to remain in effect unless student's address changes.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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