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MS HB39

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Mississippi school districts to assess every 11th grade student using the General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma test before the end of their junior year

  • Students who score below grade level on the assessment will be prohibited from receiving "senior privilege" early release during regular school hours after completing their required daily classes

  • Amends Section 37-16-5 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add this new testing requirement alongside existing local assessment programs

  • Effective date of July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Eleventh Grade Students; require to take adult basic education High School Equivalency Diploma test for senior privilege eligibility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

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