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MS HB666
MS HB666Gifted education; require school districts to provide for students in Grades 7 and 8.
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Introduced
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
07/10/2020
07/10/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-23-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All School Districts To Offer Gifted Education For Intellectually Gifted Students In Grades 7 And 8 Beginning With The 2020-2021 School Year; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 37-23-179 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to require all school districts in the state to offer gifted education programs for intellectually gifted students in grades 7 and 8 starting in the 2020-2021 school year. The bill also updates the existing law to reflect the current school year and the Adequate Education Program, rather than the Minimum Education Program. The purpose of the bill is to expand access to gifted education programs for middle school students across Mississippi.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Otis Anthony (D)*,
Richard Bennett (R)*,
Jarvis Dortch (D)*,
Debra Gibbs (D)*,
Orlando Paden (D)*,
Zakiya Summers (D)*,
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 07/10/2020)
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