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MS HB1533

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Philip Gunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each local school board to develop and adopt its own curriculum that must be consistent with Mississippi Curriculum Frameworks and aligned with state assessment standards.

  • Mandates annual submission of each school district's curriculum to the State Department of Education for approval to ensure compliance with state requirements and standards.

  • Amends Section 37-13-9 to authorize a curriculum committee of up to 7 members to recommend changes to the state curriculum guidelines.

  • Clarifies that the State Board of Education curriculum and frameworks serve as guides for local districts rather than mandatory prescriptions for instruction.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Public school curriculum; require all school boards to establish for schools within local school district.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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