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MS SB2153
MS SB2153Department of Education; require to review information and make recommendations to improve school district effectiveness.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Collect Certain Information And Make Certain Recommendations Regarding School District Technology And Plans Addressing Technology Disaster Recovery; To Amend Section 37-9-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Set Standards Regarding Investigations Of School District Personnel; To Amend Section 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Provide School Districts With Support To Make Them More Efficient And Effective Planners Of School Nutrition Programs; To Amend Section 37-37-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Annually Review Its Accounting Procedures And Requirements For School Districts To Assist Districts In Providing Greater Detail, Clarity And Accuracy Of District Revenues And Expenses; To Require The Department Of Education To Report Any Recommendations To The State Board Of Education, The Mississippi House And Senate Education Committees, And The Peer Committee No Later Than December 14 Of Each Year; To Amend Section 37-41-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Education To Develop Guidance For School Districts To Use In Assessing And Optimizing Bus Routes For Improving Transportation Services And Reducing Costs; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Education to undertake several new responsibilities aimed at improving school district effectiveness across multiple areas. Specifically, the bill mandates that the department develop technology and disaster recovery plan templates for school districts, conduct biennial surveys about technology use and resources, establish standardized parameters for investigating employee misconduct, provide guidance to improve school nutrition program efficiency, develop strategies to increase breakfast participation rates, review accounting procedures annually to enhance financial reporting clarity, and create guidance for optimizing school bus routes to improve transportation services and reduce costs. The department will be required to report its recommendations to the State Board of Education, House and Senate Education Committees, and the PEER Committee by December 14th each year. These provisions are designed to help school districts become more efficient, transparent, and effective in their operations by providing standardized tools, templates, and guidance across technology, personnel management, nutrition services, accounting, and transportation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving school districts and the Department of Education time to prepare for these new requirements.
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/SB/SB2153.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/SB/2100-2199/SB2153IN.htm |
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