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MS SB2311

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Economic and Academic Need Forgivable Loan Program under Mississippi Code Section 37-106-74
  • Provides forgivable loans to individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree and teacher's license who commit to teach for 5 consecutive years in economically distressed areas, D-rated schools, or F-rated schools in Mississippi
  • Requires the Board of Education to enter contracts with applicants discharging the loan after 5 years of teaching as a licensed teacher in qualifying schools
  • Establishes repayment and conversion terms identical to those in Section 37-106-53
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021 and is subject to specific legislative appropriation

Legislative Description

Economic and Academic Need Forgivable Loan Program; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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