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MS SB2672

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows students attending schools rated "C," "D," or "F" by the State Department of Education to transfer to another school or school district with that district's written consent.

  • Requires parents or guardians to file a written petition with the receiving school board, which must act on the request by its next regular meeting or the request is automatically denied.

  • Each school district must establish an enrollment threshold for transfers based on classroom and facility capacity and teacher-to-student ratios, with transfers accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until 75% capacity is reached.

  • Requires the remaining 25% of available transfer slots to be filled through random lottery drawing.

  • Prohibits school districts from considering a student's race, age, athletic abilities, or academic abilities when deciding whether to admit a transferring student.

Legislative Description

School choice; authorize for "C," "D" and "F" rated schools, set certain procedures related thereto.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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