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MS HB1560

Bill

Status

Failed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)

  • Funds assist parents of at-risk students (those receiving free or reduced lunch) with costs owed to school districts for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices assigned through K-12 one-to-one device programs

  • State Department of Education must allocate funds proportionately to each public school district in Mississippi

  • Requires a dollar-for-dollar match from the persons held liable for the device costs

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

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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