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MS SB2582

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-9-71 of Mississippi Code to change the appellate procedure for student discipline cases
  • Directs appeals of school board decisions regarding student suspension of more than ten days and expulsion to be filed with the chancery court
  • Maintains existing due process protections including right to hearing, legal representation, presentation of evidence, and cross-examination of witnesses
  • Requires substantial evidence as the standard of proof in all disciplinary proceedings
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Suspension or expulsion of pupils; appeals of school board decisions filed with chancery court.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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