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MS SB2244

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-61-19 of Mississippi Code to prohibit public schools from promoting, advocating, or glorifying the shooting or killing of law enforcement officers through school-sanctioned curriculum, activities, or programs.

  • Schools that violate this prohibition become ineligible to receive adequate education program funds and other state-appropriated funds.

  • School board members, superintendents, or other school officials who knowingly violate this prohibition are personally liable for the amount of state funds received in violation.

  • Directs the State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations to enforce these provisions, with violations constituting a breach of Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Prohibit public schools from demeaning and threatening law enforcement officers; violating school not eligible for funding.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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