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MS SB2187

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 37-13-62 of the Mississippi Code, which required all public schools to begin the school year on or after the third Monday in August
  • Restores Section 37-13-61, giving local school boards authority to set the opening and closing dates for the school term
  • Maintains requirement that school boards comply with the minimum number of school days prescribed under Section 37-13-63
  • Allows local school boards to operate schools for more than the minimum required number of days
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

School Start Date Act of 2012; repeal.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Education1/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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