MS HB1630

Replaces references to the "Mississippi Adequate Education Program" (MAEP) with the "Mississippi Student Funding Formula" throughout Mississippi Code, clarifying terminology for the state's school funding mechanism.

Establishes student base amount of $6,695.34 for fiscal year 2025, with future adjustments based on inflation calculated at 25% of the prior year's base cost multiplied by the twenty-year average inflation rate.

Applies funding weights to student enrollment for low-income students (30%), English Language Learners (15%), special education tiers (60%-130%), gifted programs (5%), and career and technical education (10%).

Ensures charter schools receive state funding based on net enrollment at the same rates as traditional public schools, with local pro rata contributions calculated by the State Department of Education.

Brings forward and clarifies over 80 existing code sections related to school funding, special education, transportation, teacher salaries, and education programs to remove obsolete references and maintain consistency with the new funding formula terminology.