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MS HB1257
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Chris Brown
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 29-member Study Committee on Local Government Control of Public School Athletics to evaluate transferring public school athletic programs to municipal or county governing authorities
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Committee must study potential cost savings for school districts and whether those savings could fund increased teacher salaries to the Southeastern average and fully fund the Classroom Supply Fund
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Committee membership includes the State Superintendent, legislative committee chairs, appointed legislators, the Mississippi High School Activities Association executive director, mayors, county board presidents, school athletic directors, parents, and business representatives
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First meeting required by August 15, 2021, with final recommendations due to the Legislature by January 1, 2022
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State Department of Education responsible for providing staff and support for the committee's work
Legislative Description
Public school athletics; establish study committee to evaluate transferring administration to local governments.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021