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MS SB2028
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits student school bus pick-up before 7:00 a.m. during October 1 through the beginning of Central Standard Time and for 30 days after daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March
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Directs local school boards to begin the school day on or after 8:30 a.m. during the same two periods to ensure students do not travel to and from school in darkness
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Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations establishing uniform safety standards for student bus pick-up times
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Applies to public school districts; charter schools authorized by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board are exempt from these provisions
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Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
School bus safety regulations; prohibit student pick-up prior to 7:00 a.m. during the dark periods of October and March.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019