Bill No. HB1449

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Status
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Texts
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History
Summary

Bill ID

1850493

State

MS

Title

The "Mississippi Student Freedom Act"; create to establish Magnolia Scholarship Accounts for certain eligible students.

Description

An Act To Create The "mississippi Student Freedom Act" For The Purpose Of Establishing Magnolia Scholarship Accounts (msa) For Parents Of Eligible Students On A Phased–in Basis; To Prescribe The Criteria For Determining Eligibility For Participation In The Program And Receipt Of Program Funds; To Provide For The Funding Of Each Student's Msa; To Stipulate The Obligations Of Parents Or Legal Guardians, Students, Schools And Service Providers To Become And Remain Eligible For Participation; To Prescribe The Duties Of The State Of Mississippi Department Of Treasury Regarding The Administration Of The Funds; To Require Peer To Prepare A Biannual Report On The Sufficiency Of Funding For Esas And Student Performance And Assessment Evaluation Beginning In 2026 And Every Two Years Thereafter; To Provide For The Administrative, Financial And Academic Accountability Standards To Be Adhered To By Participating Students And Parents; And For Related Purposes.

Bill Type

Bill

Category

Study, ESAs, Universal Eligibility

Session

2024 Regular Session

Special Session

No Data Available

Status

Current Status

Failed

Status Last Updated

2024-03-14

Pending Committee

Calendar

No data available

Sponsors

Sponsors

R
Rep
Rob Roberson
HD-043
1
0

Texts

Texts

2024-02-20
Introduced
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https://legiscan.com/MS/text/HB1449/id/2934031
2024-03-07
Comm Sub
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https://legiscan.com/MS/text/HB1449/id/2954363

Votes

Votes

No data available

Amendments

Amendments

No data available

Supplements

Supplements

No data available

History

Progress

2024-02-19
Introduced
2024-02-19
Refer
2024-03-14
Failed

History

2024-02-19
Referred To Education;Appropriations A
H
2024-02-29
DR - TSDPCS: ED To AP
H
2024-03-05
DR - TSDPCS: AP To ED
H
2024-03-05
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
H
2024-03-14
Died On Calendar
H

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