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MS HB1300
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Philip Gunn
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $5,800,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) to fund school district telehealth programs.
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Sets a maximum grant amount of $40,000 per school district.
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Requires the Department of Education to establish minimum criteria for eligible telehealth programs, prescribe an application process, and specify required reporting information from grantee districts.
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Mandates the Department of Education to monitor grant recipients to ensure compliance with established criteria and proper use of funds.
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Takes effect July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Department of Education to provide grants to school districts to establish telehealth programs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/24/2021