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MS HB479
Bill
Status
2/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
John Moore
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AI Summary
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Revises the definition of "at-risk pupils" under the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) for calculating the 5% adjustment to base student cost.
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For Grades K-2 and Grade 12, bases at-risk classification on students participating in the federal free school lunch program.
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For Grades 3-11, bases at-risk classification on students scoring "minimum" and "basic" on state standardized assessments during the previous school year.
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The total at-risk adjustment is calculated by combining the partial adjustments from both grade groupings (K-2/12 and 3-11).
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Effective July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
MAEP; revise definition of "at-risk pupils" for purpose of determining the 5% adjustment to base student cost.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2015