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MS HB1670

Bill

Status

Failed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kent McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-151-81 to clarify that preschool exceptional children funding is based on program type rather than specific age requirements (removes reference to "three- and four-year old").

  • Reduces funding allocation for preschool exceptional children teacher units from 100% to 70% of the adequate education program salary schedule plus employer contributions.

  • Maintains 100% funding allocation for exceptional children programs outside of preschool and for all gifted education teacher positions.

  • Effective July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

MAEP; clarify classification of exceptional children in preschool for reporting and purposes of funding teacher units.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/1/2024
Education2/19/2024

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