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MS SB2156

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tony Smith

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires parents or guardians enrolling children in public schools located in Mississippi border counties to submit proof that road and bridge privilege license taxes and ad valorem taxes on all motor vehicles have been paid to that county's tax collector

  • Allows parents or guardians who do not own or lease a vehicle to sign an affidavit stating they reside in the school district but have no vehicle

  • Permits conditional enrollment for up to 30 days while parents obtain the required proof of tax payment or affidavit

  • Applies to the 2014-2015 school year and beyond, effective July 1, 2014

  • Targets border counties to verify residency and prevent out-of-state students from enrolling in Mississippi public schools without meeting residency requirements

Legislative Description

Requirements for enrollment of children in public schools in MS border counties; include proof of purchase of car tag in proper county.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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