HB1569Introduced in the House
Efficiency and transparency; revise certain laws to increase in education programs.
Introduced by Kevin Felsher, District 117
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Require The Peer Committee To Prepare A Report On Certain School District Implementation Of Efficiency Measures; To Amend Section 37-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Aid School Districts In Creating Technology And Disaster Recovery Plans; To Require The Department To Develop A Plan Template And Provide Guidance Documents For Technology Staff Developing Such Plans; To Require The Department To Conduct Certain Surveys Related To Technology Programs At Least Every Two Years; To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Increase Efficiency And Productivity In Nutrition Programs; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Staggered Terms Of Office For The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board May Receive Up To 3% Of Annual Per-pupil Allocations Received By A Charter School From State And Local Funds For Each Charter School It Authorizes; To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Annually Review Its Accounting Manual To Determine Whether Revisions Would Improve Detail, Clarity And Accuracy Of School District Revenues And Expenses; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Improve Transportation Services And Reduce Costs Related To Bus Routes; To Amend Section 37-151-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Enrollment Figures Used In The Pro Rata Local Ad Valorem Tax Calculation; To Bring Forward Section 5-3-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Education
Died In Committee
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