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MS SB2497

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Boyd

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Brings forward Mississippi Code Section 37-57-107 for possible amendment without making substantive changes to the current law
  • Current law limits annual school district tax revenue increases to 7% above any of the three preceding fiscal years, with exceptions for new construction, bond payments, and new state-mandated programs
  • School districts may exceed the 7% cap only if three-fifths of voters approve the increase in a special election
  • Excess tax revenues collected above the limitation must be deposited into a special account and used to reduce taxes in the following fiscal year
  • Requires school districts to pay charter schools a per-pupil share of local ad valorem taxes within 3 business days of receiving funds, excluding bond debt and vocational education levies

Legislative Description

Receipts from taxes for school purposes; bring forward code section related to.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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