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MS SB2560

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

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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