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MS SB2796

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code of 1972, to require the State Department of Education to designate at least two Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program awards per Mississippi Congressional District for teacher education students who agree to teach Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

  • Requirement takes effect beginning with the 2018-2019 school year and is determined by the State Board of Education.

  • Awards under the existing Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program cover tuition, room and meals, books, materials and fees, not to exceed the highest total cost assessed by a state institution of higher learning that school year.

  • Full-time students may receive a maximum of two annual awards; part-time student awards are to be established by board rules and regulations.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program; earmark minimum number of awards for teachers of advanced placement courses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2018

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