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MS SB2510
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
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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.
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Requires district school boards to establish graduation standards that include completion of a minimum number of academic credits and other applicable requirements.
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Mandates high schools with graduation rates below 80% to submit a detailed restructuring plan to the Mississippi Department of Education to improve graduation rates.
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Allows the State Board of Education to establish student proficiency standards for grade-level promotion leading to graduation.
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Effective July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
Requirements for standard high school diploma; discontinue subject area tests.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019