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MS HB33

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-181-3 of the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of "eligible student" under the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act
  • Expands eligibility from students with an active Individualized Education Program (IEP) within the past 18 months to those with an active IEP within the past 5 years
  • Applies to the five-year pilot Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program created under the chapter
  • Effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act; revise definition of "eligible student" to include those with an active IEP for past five years.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/11/2016
Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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