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MS HB163
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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State Board of Education must adopt a uniform residency policy for public school enrollment that all local school boards must implement and follow.
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Policy adoption does not prevent parents or guardians from legally transferring children to another school district under existing provisions of state law.
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Parents or guardians choosing to legally transfer a child must comply with Section 37-15-31 requirements and the State Board of Education's adopted residency policy.
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Changes "certificated" to "licensed" employees in provisions allowing children of school district employees to enroll in their parent's employment district regardless of residence.
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Effective date is July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Student residency requirements; require State Board of Education to adopt uniform policy to be implemented by school boards.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019