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MS HB453
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Prohibits school districts from paying public funds or revenue from ticket, concession, or promotional material sales for state playoff and championship games to the Mississippi High School Athletics Association or similar regulatory organizations, effective July 1, 2018.
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Allows competing school districts to voluntarily agree to pay the association for essential and necessary services to administer playoff and championship games, with costs itemized and limited to equivalent regular season service costs.
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Recognizes public school athletics and extracurricular activities as important to student education while requiring transparent and accessible oversight by school administrators, parents, and taxpayers.
Legislative Description
School districts; prohibit from paying certain monies to MHSAA or like associations for participation in playoff games.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018