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MS SB2164
Bill
AI Summary
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Directs the State Department of Education to distribute consolidation incentive grants to North Bolivar Consolidated School District, West Bolivar Consolidated School District, Sunflower County School District, and any district consolidating after July 1, 2014
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Consolidated districts receive MAEP funding for four years at the per-student level of whichever pre-consolidation district received the highest funding
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Provides a four-year grant to equalize teacher salaries across merged districts to the higher pay level
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Awards a one-time grant to cover any negative fund balance transferred from a former district to the consolidated district
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Includes a one-time $4,000 grant per certified teacher, administrator, and superintendent office staff person
Legislative Description
School district consolidation incentive grants; establish program in the State Department of Education.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014