House Bill 469

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-167-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE PROVISION RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE NEW START SCHOOL PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE NEW START SCHOOL OPTION SHALL APPLY ONLY TO SCHOOLS THAT HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BE FAILING FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO SELECT AND CONTRACT THE PRINCIPAL OF THE NEW START SCHOOL AND DETERMINE THE TERMS OF THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT; TO REQUIRE THE NEWLY EMPLOYED PRINCIPAL TO SELECT AND RECOMMEND EMPLOYEES FOR HIRE AT THE NEW START SCHOOL SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT; TO REQUIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE NEW START SCHOOL IS LOCATED TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PERSONS APPROVED AS TEACHERS UPON THE REQUEST OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT; TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND OPERATIONS AT ANY NEW START SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT ON A PER PUPIL BASIS AND AT A LEVEL SUFFICIENT TO READILY IMPROVE PERFORMANCE IN THE SCHOOL; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION, OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE, TO DETERMINE SUFFICIENCY OF FUNDING AND TO ESTABLISH A PER PUPIL AMOUNT IF DISTRICT FUNDING IS DETERMINED TO BE INSUFFICIENT; TO ALLOW THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO CONTRACT WITH ONE OR MORE PERSONS OR PRIVATE ENTITIES WITH EXPERIENCE IN IMPROVING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE TO ASSIST IN IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING ANY PART OF THE NEW START SCHOOL PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PAY ALL ACTUAL AND NECESSARY COSTS RELATED TO IMPLEMENTING AND ADMINISTERING THE NEW START SCHOOL PROGRAM WITHIN THE DISTRICT; TO PERMIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO OVERRIDE ANY DECISION OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OR LOCAL SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION CONCERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A FAILING SCHOOL; TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESCROW ANY PORTION OR ALL STATE FUNDS EXCEPT CONSTITUTIONALLY MANDATED FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, UNTIL APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE TAKEN OR THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS WARRANT THE RELEASE OF FUNDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the House of Representatives

• John L. Moore

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In the House of Representatives Jan 19 – Feb 5

1. Jan 19Referred to the House committees on Education and on Appropriations
2. Jan 28Reported from ED to AP in the House: title sufficient, do pass
3. Feb 3Reported from AP to ED in the House: title sufficient, do pass
4. Reported from committee in the House: title sufficient, do pass
5. Feb 5Passed the House

In the Senate Feb 5 – Mar 5

1. Feb 5Motion in the House to reconsider entered (Anderson, Moore and Clarke)
2. Feb 10Motion in the House to reconsider tabled
3. Sent to the Senate
4. Feb 17Referred to the Senate committee on Education
5. Mar 3Reported from committee in the Senate: title sufficient, do pass
6. Mar 5Passed the Senate

To the Governor Mar 6 – Mar 13

1. Mar 6Returned to the House for enrolling
2. Mar 9Enrolled bill signed in the House
3. Enrolled bill signed in the Senate
4. Mar 13Approved by the Governor