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MS HB782

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Charles Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education for fiscal year 2023 (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023).

  • Funds assist parents of at-risk public school students in paying school districts for lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices assigned under K-12 one-to-one educational programs.

  • At-risk students are defined as those receiving free or reduced lunch benefits.

  • State Department of Education must distribute funds proportionately to each public school district and require a dollar-for-dollar match from persons liable for device costs.

  • Effective July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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