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MS HB145
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
William Shirley
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AI Summary
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Requires receiving school districts to certify to the State Department of Education by September 1 each year the number of students transferred from their district of residence under open transfer provisions.
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Requires transferring school districts to certify the total number of resident students and how many are transferring to other districts so the state can calculate the percentage of students transferring.
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Mandates that transferring school districts remit to receiving school districts a pro rata share of ad valorem taxes based on the percentage of students who transferred, calculated from proceeds of local contribution and operational levies.
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Exempts from transfer payments any taxes levied for school bond retirement, short-term notes, or vocational-technical education programs.
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Effective date is July 1, 2017, with the payment requirement beginning in the 2017-2018 school year.
Legislative Description
Ad valorem taxes; allow local contribution to follow students who transfer to another school district.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017