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MS HB381

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charles Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2017 (July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017)
  • Funds assist parents of at-risk public school students (identified by free or reduced lunch eligibility) in paying school districts for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices from the district's K-12 one-to-one program
  • State Department of Education shall distribute funds proportionately to each public school district and require a dollar-for-dollar match from the parents or persons liable for the device costs
  • Effective July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Expenditure General Bills2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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