MS HB1192

Authorizes creation of up to three locally sponsored virtual public schools operated by public school districts, regional education service agencies, or districts of innovation on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning in the 2024-2025 school year.

Requires enrollment in locally sponsored virtual public schools to be free of charge and open to students from any school district in the state.

Directs the State Department of Education to transfer funds equal to the student's home district's local operational tax levy to the sponsoring district operating the virtual school, with the amount deducted from the home district's January Adequate Education Program payment.

Requires local sponsors to adopt enrollment policies including application timelines, notice procedures to resident districts, waiting list procedures, parental hearing rights, and engagement/removal policies with fair warning.

Allows locally sponsored virtual public schools to be designated as districts of innovation and requires private providers to have minimum two years of experience serving special education students.