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MS SB2318

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-16-7 of Mississippi Code of 1972 to restrict end-of-course assessments required for high school graduation to only those mandated by federal law
  • Maintains existing requirements for district school boards to establish graduation standards including minimum academic skills, completion of required academic credits, and other district-prescribed requirements
  • Keeps existing provision requiring high schools with graduation rates below 80% to submit restructuring plans to the Mississippi Department of Education
  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

High school graduation; end-of-course assessments required by federal law shall only be required.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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