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MS SB2669

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Turner-Ford

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Restricts program funds to hiring teachers only, prohibiting use for administrator positions.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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