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MS SB2028

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

J.P. Wilemon

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations establishing uniform safety standards for student bus pick-up times

  • Applies to public school districts; charter schools authorized by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board are exempt from these provisions

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2019

Full Bill Text

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