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MS SB2560
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
- Repeals Section 37-19-10 (School Recognition Program) of Mississippi Code of 1972
- Creates the Mississippi Save Our Schools Program beginning with the 2020-2021 school year to hire high-performing teachers in D-rated and F-rated schools
- Allocates funding per pupil in average daily attendance: $75 for D-rated schools, $100 for F-rated schools, and $150 for F-rated schools with an "F" rating for at least five consecutive years
- Establishes the Mississippi Save Our Schools Program Fund in the State Treasury, with the State Department of Education distributing funds to school districts by electronic transfer
- Funds from the former School Recognition Program will be redirected to finance the new Save Our Schools Program
- Prohibits use of program funds for hiring administrators
Legislative Description
Mississippi Save Our Schools Program; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Education2/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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