House Bill 219

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE EARLY COMMITMENT TO COLLEGE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE A SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH FAILING OR AT-RISK OF FAILING STATUS, AS DEFINED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO BE DESIGNATED AS A COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY ZONE; TO REQUIRE THE SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN GRADES 6 THROUGH 9 AN OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN A "SAVE ME A SPOT IN COLLEGE" PLEDGE FOR THE PROGRAM, TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOLS OR DISTRICTS NOT HAVING THE COLLEGE OPPORTUNITY ZONE DESIGNATION TO ALLOW CERTAIN STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE A FEE WAIVER FOR STUDENTS COMPLETING THE PROGRAM AT A PUBLIC COMMUNITY OR JUNIOR COLLEGE OR STATE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES AS NEEDED IN COORDINATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REPEAL OF THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT ON JULY 1, 2021; TO AMEND SECTION 37-157-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the House of Representatives

• Omeria Scott

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In the House of Representatives Feb 10 – Mar 6

1. Feb 10Referred to the House committees on Education and on Universities and Colleges
2. Mar 6Died in committee in the House