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MS SB2244

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Receiving school districts that accept transfer students from districts rated "F" for two consecutive years under the State Department of Education's accountability model qualify for additional state funding
  • The additional funding equals the difference between the state's total funding formula amount per student and the receiving district's average per-pupil cost for a comparable student
  • Receiving districts must submit funding requests to the State Department of Education upon admission and enrollment of each qualifying transfer student
  • The State Department of Education is directed to promulgate rules and regulations, including documentation requirements for calculating per-pupil costs
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Student transfers; provide funding to district for receiving student from district rated "F" last 2 consecutive school years.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2026

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