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MS SB2717

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local school districts to notify parents or legal guardians in writing after a student's cafeteria meal account has an outstanding balance for three consecutive school days.

  • Permits school districts to submit unpaid cafeteria accounts to a collection agency after one month of nonpayment.

  • Allows school districts to withhold student grades or transcripts for unpaid cafeteria balances exceeding $100 at the end of the school year.

  • Exempts students on free or reduced meal programs from these collection and withholding actions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

School cafeteria costs; school districts may take administrative action when students don't pay for meals.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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