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MS HB502

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires local school boards to assess all 11th grade students using the General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Test administered by the Mississippi Community College Board.

  • Mandates assessment completion before the end of the school year in which a student is enrolled in Grade 11.

  • Prohibits students scoring below grade level on the assessment from exercising any senior privilege for early release from school upon completion of required daily academic classes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Eleventh Grade students; require to take GED or High School Equivalency Test for senior early release privilege eligibility.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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