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MS HB1285

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Randy Boyd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Stay on Track Act of 2021" providing educational services grants to parents of K-12 public school students for supplemental educational services

  • Establishes income-based grant amounts: $1,500 per student for households at or below 250% of federal poverty level, $1,000 for those at or below 350%, and $500 for other eligible families, with a $4,500 maximum per household

  • Excludes joint filers with AGI over $150,000 and individual filers with AGI over $75,000 from eligibility

  • Permits grant funds to be used for tutoring, curriculum materials, standardized tests, AP exams, educational therapies, dual enrollment costs, school supplies (up to $50), and verified essential computer software

  • Requires services to be provided between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022, with unused funds reverting to the State General Fund; State Department of Education administers the program and may retain up to 5% for administrative costs

Legislative Description

Stay on Track Act of 2021; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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