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MS SB2669
Bill
Status
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Angela Turner-Ford
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AI Summary
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Creates the Mississippi Save Our Schools Program beginning with the 2021-2022 school year to hire high-performing teachers in "D" and "F" rated schools.
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Provides per-pupil funding of $75 for "D" rated schools, $100 for "F" rated schools, and $150 for "F" rated schools with that rating for at least five consecutive years.
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Establishes the Mississippi Save Our Schools Program Fund in the State Treasury, administered by the State Department of Education and distributed to school districts by electronic funds transfer.
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Restricts program funds to hiring teachers only, prohibiting use for administrator positions.
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Repeals the former School Recognition Program (Section 37-19-10) and redirects its funding to the new Save Our Schools Program, effective July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Save Our Schools Program; create.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021