Loading chat...

MS HB223

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

William Shirley

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum school bus transportation distance from 30 miles to 20 miles in Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Permits parents to transfer and enroll students in schools located in adjacent school districts if a nearer school exists on a shorter bus route
  • Maintains existing provisions allowing children of school employees and military families to enroll in schools regardless of residence, subject to the 20-mile transportation limit
  • Requires the State Board of Education to serve as final arbiter in disputes between parents and school boards regarding actual bus mileage to determine eligibility for transfers
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

School district transfer; reduce distance from 30 to 20 miles to permit enrollment in a closer school in adjacent district.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

No bill text available