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MS HB1070

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Patriotic Education Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Education for teaching American history in schools.

  • Allocates $5,000,000 annually to the program, with funds deposited into a special "Patriotic Education Grant Fund" that carries over unspent balances to subsequent fiscal years.

  • Allows school districts and teachers to apply for grants to fund activities including after-school clubs, special speakers, and field trips related to American history education.

  • Requires teachers to obtain school district approval before applying and to specify intended uses; approved grants are issued to the school district with expenditures reported to district accounting personnel.

  • Directs the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for program administration; effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Patriotic Education Grant Program; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/15/2023
Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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