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From the ECS State Policy Database - Highlighted Policies


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This database is made possible by your state's fiscal support of the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Most entries are legislative, although rules/regulations and executive orders that make substantive changes are included. Every effort is made to collect the latest available version of policies; in some instances, recent changes might not be reflected. For expediency purposes minimal attention has been paid to style (capitalization, punctuation) and format. To view the documents, click on the blue triangle next to the state.

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Signed into law 04/2008

Accountability


P-12
Low-Performing Schools
S.B. 2666
Relates to low performing schools and school districts. Changes the designation of priority schools to schools at risk. Modifies and expands the definition of an at risk school. Commits the Legislature to the appropriation of adequate funds for the support of ...

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Signed into law 04/2008

Accountability


P-12
Removal of Superintendents in Underperforming Districts
S.B. 2149
Provides that the appointed or elected superintendent of education in an underperforming school district for a specified number of consecutive school years shall be removed from office by the school board at the end of the school year. Provides for the appoint...

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Signed into law 04/2008

Teaching Quality


P-12
Teach For America Act
S.B. 2518
Establishes the Teach For America Act. Authorizes the use of state funds as matching funds by the Teach for America-Delta in order to bring additional Teach for America teachers to State school districts that have a critical shortage of teachers; defines certa...

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Signed into law 04/2007

Health


P-12
Mississippi Healthy Student Act
S.B. 2369
Requires a minimum period of physical activity-based instruction for students in K-8 and requires one unit of physical education for high school graduation. Effective for 2008-09 school year, local school wellness plans must promote physical activity, healthy ...

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Signed into law 03/2007

High School


P-12
Secondary School Redesign
S.B. 2345
Directs state board to develop and pilot a program to redesign secondary schools in the state to function not only as curriculum and educational entities but also as workforce development centers. Contingent upon appropriations, the board will pilot a minimum ...

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Signed into law 03/2006

Accountability--Accreditation


P-12
Exempting Level 4 or 5 Accredited Districts from Certain Requirements
H.B. 1121
Relates to school districts; establishes home rule; exempts Level 4 or 5 accredited districts from certain requirements. Authorizes the State Board of Education to exempt any school district meeting Level 4 or 5 state accreditation standards from any compulsor...

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Signed into law 03/2006

High School--Dual/Concurrent Enrollment


P-12,
Postsec.,
Community College
Education Reform Act of 2006
S.B. 2602
Enacts the Education Reform Act of 2006. Section 11 provides for the creation of high school and university/community college dual enrollment programs. Prescribes conditions for participation, provides for tuition of costs for university/community college cour...

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Signed into law 05/2004

Finance


P-12
Education Appropriations
H.B. 1696
Relates to an appropriation for the State Department of Education General Programs, Education Reform Act and Vocational Education.

http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2004/pdf/HB/1600-1699/HB1696SG.pdf...

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