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MS SB2617
Bill
AI Summary
- Brings forward Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code of 1972, for possible amendment regarding state payments to charter schools based on net student enrollment
- State Department of Education shall pay charter schools the state share of total funding formula payments for each enrolled student at the same time as payments to school districts
- Local school districts must pay charter schools serving resident students an amount based on local pro rata contributions multiplied by resident student enrollment, due before January 16
- State Department of Education shall pay charter schools for non-resident students by reducing the home district's funding and redirecting those amounts to the charter school
- Charter schools receive proportionate federal program funding for eligible students (special education, vocational, English Language Learner), state transportation funding, and Education Enhancement Funds on the same basis as school districts; act effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Charter schools; bring forward code section regarding payments from State Department of Education.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Education1/20/2025
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