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MS HB1068
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Richard Bennett
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AI Summary
- Brings forward existing School Recognition Program legislation that provides financial awards to public schools based on accountability ratings: $100 per pupil for "A" rated schools, $75 per pupil for "B" rated schools, and $100 per pupil for schools improving by at least one letter grade
- School recognition award funds must be used exclusively for nonrecurring salary supplements to teachers and staff, and cannot be used for administrators
- Brings forward school accreditation requirements including air-conditioned classroom space, certified school librarians (half-time for schools with 0-499 students, full-time for 500+ students), and performance-based "A" through "F" accountability ratings
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to declare states of emergency in failing school districts, appoint interim superintendents, escrow state funds, and potentially abolish or consolidate districts that fail to meet accreditation standards
- Establishes the Mississippi Recovery School District to oversee school districts in "district transformation status," with districts required to achieve a "C" rating or higher for five consecutive years before returning to local control
Legislative Description
School recognition program; bring forward.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/18/2021
Full Bill Text
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