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MS HB1560
Bill
Status
2/22/2017
Primary Sponsor
Charles Young
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AI Summary
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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)
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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
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State Department of Education must allocate funds proportionately to each public school district in Mississippi
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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