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MS SB2629

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Dawkins

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-106-55, Mississippi Code of 1972, to establish a minimum allocation within the Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program for Advanced Placement (AP) courses.

  • Requires the State Department of Education to designate at least two Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program awards per Mississippi Congressional District for teacher education students who commit to teaching Advanced Placement courses, effective beginning the 2019-2020 school year.

  • Awards shall be determined by the State Board of Education and apply to students enrolled in approved teacher education programs at baccalaureate degree-granting institutions in Mississippi.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Critical Needs Teacher Scholarship Program; earmark minimum number of awards for teachers of advanced placement courses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2019

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