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MS SB2688
MS SB2688School superintendents; authorize school districts to elect and reinstate previous sections related thereto.
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Introduced
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 37-9-13 And 37-9-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize School Superintendents To Be Elected By Citizens Of The Local School District In Certain Districts; To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For County Boards Of Education And Superintendents And Their Functions; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-5-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For County Superintendent Appointments; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-5-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For County Boards Of Education And The Reestablishment Of The Superintendent Position As Elective Office; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location; Section 37-5-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For The Authorization Of County Boards Of Education To Appoint Superintendents In Certain Counties; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-5-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For The Selection And Qualification Of Superintendent And Provisions Related To Elections In Certain Counties; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-5-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For Filling Of Vacancies Of Such Office; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Reinstate The Provision Of Law That Provided For Referendum On Continuation Or Abolition Of Office Of County Superintendent Of Education; Which Was Repealed In 2019; To Codify This Law At Its Former Location, Section 37-9-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes school districts to elect and reinstate previous sections related to school superintendents. Specifically, it:
1. Allows school districts to have elected superintendents, rather than appointed ones, in certain cases. It reinstates provisions that were previously repealed in 2019 related to elected county superintendents and county boards of education.
2. Provides a process for counties to decide whether to have an elected or appointed superintendent through a voter referendum.
3. Outlines the qualifications and selection process for county superintendents, including provisions for appointed superintendents in certain counties.
4. Establishes procedures for filling vacancies in the county superintendent position.
5. Allows voters in counties with an elected county superintendent to decide whether to continue that elected position or abolish it.
The bill aims to give school districts more flexibility in how they select their superintendents, reinstating the option for elected county superintendents that was previously removed.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/SB/SB2688.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2688IN.htm |
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