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MS HB782
Bill
Status
2/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Charles Young
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AI Summary
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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).
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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.
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At-risk students are defined as those receiving free or reduced lunch benefits.
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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.
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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