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MS HB173
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Schools receiving an "F" accreditation rating must add at least 15 additional school days to the standard 180-day school year, beginning the year after receiving the rating
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Schools receiving a "D" accreditation rating must add at least 8 additional school days to the standard 180-day school year, beginning the year after receiving the rating
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School boards with "D" or "F" rated schools must take necessary steps to operate those schools for the extended number of days
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Extends the repeal date for excused absence provisions (for activities like 4-H, FFA events, and athletic contests) from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019
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Effective date: July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Scholastic year; increase number of days for schools with an accreditation rating of "D" or "F".
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016