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MS SB2295

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Mcmahan

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • PEER Committee must prepare a report on school district efficiency measures by December 31, 2026, summarizing cost savings and actions districts have taken based on contractor recommendations

  • Mississippi Department of Education must provide consulting to school districts on technology disaster recovery plans, nutrition program efficiency, transportation route optimization, and must conduct technology surveys every two years

  • Charter School Authorizer Board member terms restructured to staggered one, two, and three-year initial terms before transitioning to three-year terms, with new appointments required before July 1, 2026

  • Charter School Authorizer Board funding changed from a fixed 3% to "up to" 3% of annual per-pupil allocations from state and local funds for each authorized charter school

  • Local contribution calculations for school funding revised to use actual enrollment from months two and three of the school year rather than projected enrollment when determining pro rata amounts for districts with charter schools

Legislative Description

Schools; enhance MDE and district efficiency, modify charter school board terms, and revise local contribution calculation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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