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MS Legislature
Join Us in Oxford Thursday, January 16
Can you join us in Oxford this Thursday? We’ll gather at Oxford High School at 6:00 p.m. for a brief meeting with public school supporters
2025 Legislative Session Convenes
The 2025 Legislative Session convened at noon today, and we at The Parents’ Campaign look forward to working with our legislators to address the education
It’s Almost Here
What a year this has been! I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have you on our team, standing in the gap for
Privatization
Update from the Capitol
Most of the bills we are following have been sent to conference, which means three members from each chamber will decide the final language of the
Senate Finance Committee Advances Bill Benefiting Private Schools
This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee amended and passed HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act, which provides tax credits benefiting private schools. While the committee
Education Bills That Survived Today’s Committee Deadline
HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act bill that provides a massive increase in tax credits benefiting private schools, has passed the House but has not passed
Funding
Bills in Conference Negotiations
With lots of bills in final negotiations, this is a critical time in the legislative session. Your legislators need to know that you are paying
Update from the Capitol
Most of the bills we are following have been sent to conference, which means three members from each chamber will decide the final language of the
Senate Finance Committee Advances Bill Benefiting Private Schools
This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee amended and passed HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act, which provides tax credits benefiting private schools. While the committee
School Accountability
2018 School and District Accountability Ratings Released
School and district accountability ratings have been released. Find the grades assigned to your school and district. The State Board of Education voted to delay for
Accountability Review Set for October 10
The State Board of Education will review Mississippi’s school and district accountability model at a work session set for 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2018. This public meeting
Accountability Ratings Delayed by State Board of Education
The State Board of Education has voted to delay consideration of school and district accountability ratings until its October meeting. Some board members expressed a desire
Election
VOTE Today!
Whatever you have on your agenda for today, please make time to VOTE! Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If you are
Your County is Critical
The fate of Mississippi children over the next four years rests in our hands, and your county could decide tomorrow’s election. It is absolutely essential that
High Stakes for Teacher Pay and School Funding
Your vote on Tuesday could have a dramatic impact on our children’s futures! When it comes to teacher pay, school funding, special education services, access
Charter Schools
Keep Calling on Charter Bill, News from House
The Senate charter school bill, SB 2161, has not yet been taken up for a vote. Please continue to contact the senators who represent your
Charter Bill Needs a Change – Please Call
Please give your senator a call about the charter school bill before Monday afternoon. While high quality charter schools can be a beneficial addition in
See Your Rep’s Vote on Charter Bill
This morning, the House tabled the motion to reconsider on the Senate charter bill. House Education Chairman John Moore moved to send SB 2161 to
