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MS Legislature
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
Full Senate Passes $1,000 Teacher Pay Raise, Increase in MAEP Funding
This morning, the full Senate passed its version of the public school appropriation bill, which provides a $206-million increase in MAEP funding and a $1,000
Privatization
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
Private School Funding Moves Forward – Please Call
Yesterday the House tabled the motion to reconsider on HB 1988, the Children’s Promise Act, sending to the Senate the bill that provides a massive
How Private School Tax Credits Work
Here’s how the Children’s Promise Act private school tax credits work: Let’s say John owes the State of Mississippi $5,000 in taxes. If John writes a
Funding
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
Full Senate Passes $1,000 Teacher Pay Raise, Increase in MAEP Funding
This morning, the full Senate passed its version of the public school appropriation bill, which provides a $206-million increase in MAEP funding and a $1,000
Senate Includes Teacher Pay Raise in Substantial School Funding Increase
Today, the Senate Appropriations Committee amended the education appropriations bill to provide a $256-million increase to public schools over current-year MAEP funding, essentially the same
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
