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MS HB200

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "teacher" in Section 37-61-33 to include employees at the Mississippi School for the Arts, Mississippi School for Math and Science, Mississippi School for the Blind, and Mississippi School for the Deaf.

  • Teachers at these four special purpose schools become eligible to receive Education Enhancement Fund (EEF) procurement card allocations for classroom supplies, instructional materials, and equipment.

  • Expands access to the 9.61% portion of EEF funds designated for classroom supplies and instructional materials that are distributed through procurement cards issued by the Department of Finance and Administration.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

EEF Procurement Cards; revise definition of "teachers" to include those employed at public special purpose schools to receive.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2016
Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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