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MS HB745

Bill

Status

Failed

2/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Zakiya Summers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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