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MS SB2617

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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