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MS HB59

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-13-61 of the Mississippi Code to prohibit local school boards from establishing a school term opening date before the first Monday of September (Labor Day)

  • Requires school boards to satisfy the minimum number of school days prescribed under Section 37-13-63 when establishing opening and closing dates

  • Allows local school boards to keep schools in session for more than the minimum number of required days

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

School term; prohibit public schools from opening before Labor Day.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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