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MS SB2790

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Chassaniol

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Patriotic Education Grant Program to be administered by the Mississippi Department of Education to promote education inspiring pride in American history in schools.

  • Allows school districts and teachers to apply for grant funds to support activities including after-school clubs, special speakers, and field trips, with teachers requiring school district approval before applying.

  • Requires the Department of Education to promulgate rules and regulations for the program administration.

  • Allocates $5,000,000 in annual grant funding to the Patriotic Education Grant Program.

  • Allows unspent grant funds to carry over to the next fiscal year rather than reverting to the general fund, effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Patriotic Education Grant Program; establish.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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