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MS HB310
MS HB310Hope Program; establish and develop system to re-enroll high school dropouts in programs leading to a high school diploma.
summary
Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Establish The Hope And Opportunity Pathways Through Education (hope) Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The State Department Of Education; To Provide That The Goal Of The Hope Program Is To Develop A Comprehensive System To Re-enroll High School Dropouts In Programs That Will Enable Them To Earn Their High School Diploma; To Provide That The Hope Program Shall Award Grants To School Districts To Assist In Establishing Instructional Programs And Other Services Designed To Re-enroll High School Dropouts; To Require A Student In The Hope Program Who Wishes To Earn A High School Diploma To Meet The Graduation Requirements Of The Student's District Of Residence; To Provide That In Order To Be Eligible For Funding, A School District Must Develop A Hope Plan Approved By The State Board Of Education; To Provide That A School District May Operate Its Own Program Or Enter Into A Contract With Other Not-for-profit Entities To Operate A Program; To Provide That Hope Program Funding Must Be Distributed Based Upon The Proportion Of Dropouts In The School District To The Total Number Of Dropouts In This State; To Provide That A School District May Receive Adequate Education Program Funds For Students Enrolled In A Hope Program If Certain Criteria Are Met; To Specify Categories Of Programming In The Hope Program; To Specify The Minimum Components For Programs To Be Funded Through The Hope Program; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Hope and Opportunity Pathways through Education (HOPE) Program, administered by the State Department of Education, with the primary goal of re-enrolling high school dropouts in programs that will help them earn their high school diploma. The program will provide grants to school districts to create comprehensive educational services for dropouts up to 21 years old, including options like evening school, summer school, community college courses, vocational training, and work experience programs. To receive funding, school districts must develop and obtain State Board of Education approval for a HOPE Plan that involves partnerships with community colleges and local organizations. Program funding will be distributed based on the proportion of dropouts in each district, and participating students can be included in the district's average daily attendance. The bill specifies that successful programs should have small class sizes (ideally 70-100 students), voluntary enrollment, performance-based goals, experienced staff, comprehensive support services, mentorship, technology learning centers, and flexible learning opportunities. Programs must also report data to the State Board of Education and meet specific graduation requirements. The HOPE Program aims to provide multiple pathways for high school dropouts to complete their education and transition to further training or employment, with the program set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0310.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0310IN.htm |
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