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MS HB12

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires local school boards to assess all eleventh 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 conclusion of the school year in which a student is in Grade 11.

  • Prohibits students scoring below grade level on the assessment from exercising any senior privilege for early release from school during regular school hours after completing required academic classes.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

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

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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