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MS SB2510

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for end of subject area tests as a condition for receiving a standard high school diploma from the State Board of Education.

  • Requires district school boards to establish graduation standards that include completion of a minimum number of academic credits and other applicable requirements.

  • Mandates high schools with graduation rates below 80% to submit a detailed restructuring plan to the Mississippi Department of Education to improve graduation rates.

  • Allows the State Board of Education to establish student proficiency standards for grade-level promotion leading to graduation.

  • Effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Requirements for standard high school diploma; discontinue subject area tests.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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