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MS HB205

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Tom Miles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Legislature to appropriate a share of residual Education Enhancement Fund money for additional funding for educational support and teacher resources to school districts where 20% or more of student enrollment comprises English language learners.

  • Amends Section 37-177-21 to establish that funds designated for "other educational needs" under the Education Enhancement Fund must include support for districts serving high percentages of English language learners.

  • Modifies Section 37-61-33 to clarify that remainder funds in the Education Enhancement Fund can be appropriated for purposes specified in the Literacy-Based Promotion Act, including English language learner support.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

English language learners; increase funding to districts with 20% or more enrolled student population comprised of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Education1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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