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MS HB355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

6/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Charles Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Education for fiscal year 2021 (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
  • Funds assist parents of at-risk public school students in paying school districts for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices from K-12 one-to-one educational programs
  • At-risk students are defined as those receiving free or reduced lunch benefits
  • State Department of Education must distribute funds proportionately to each public school district and require a dollar-for-dollar match from liable parties
  • Act becomes effective July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/31/2020

Full Bill Text

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