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MS HB1070
Bill
Status
2/28/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lee Yancey
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Patriotic Education Grant Program to be administered by the Department of Education for teaching American history in schools.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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