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MS SB2150

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Joel Carter

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-11-19 to establish liability for students and parents who fail to return school-issued textbooks, e-books, iPads, tablets, laptops, or other digital mobile devices by the school's set return date.

  • Makes students and their parents, guardians, or persons in loco parentis liable for the full replacement cost of any unreturned loaned item.

  • Allows schools to withhold student transcripts, academic information, and physical diplomas until the full amount owed for unreturned devices or textbooks is paid in full.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

School property; schools may withhold transcripts from students who fail to return textbooks or mobile devices.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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