Loading chat...
MS HB745
Bill
Status
2/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Zakiya Summers
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Appropriates $2,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022)
-
Funds specialized instructional support personnel positions including school psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, and nurses to address increased needs from the COVID-19 pandemic
-
State Board of Education must allocate funds to school districts using an equitable formula based on average daily attendance, existing service availability, and demonstrable need
-
Formula must consider whether districts deliver instruction in person, virtually, or through a hybrid model
-
Funding is supplemental to the department's regular fiscal year 2022 appropriation
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Department of Education for additional funding to increase instructional support positions due to increased needs from COVID-19.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/24/2021