MS SB2287

Brings forward 31 sections of the Mississippi Charter Schools Act of 2013 (Sections 37-28-1 through 37-28-61) for possible amendment during the 2026 legislative session

The existing law establishes the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, a 7-member body with exclusive authority to approve up to 15 charter school applications per fiscal year

Charter schools under current law must be open to students in "C," "D," or "F" rated school districts, with schools in "A," "B," or "C" districts requiring local school board majority approval for charter applications

The authorizer receives 3% of annual per-pupil state and local funding allocations from each charter school it oversees to cover operational costs

Charter schools receive initial 5-year terms and must maintain underserved student enrollment at least 80% reflective of the surrounding school district's composition