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MS HB642
MS HB642School districts; require to report on receipt of federal funds and receive legislative approval for expenditure of such funds.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 37-61-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Provide Annual Reports Detailing Federal Funds Received Or Expected To Be Received; To Require Districts To Receive Legislative Approval And Authorization For The Expenditure Of Federal Funds Provided By The United States Department Of Education; To Require The Appropriations Committees Of The Legislature To Review And Approve Or Disapprove The Use Of Such Funds; To Authorize The Use Of Federal Funds Without Legislative Approval In Cases Of Federal Preemption; To Prescribe Penalties For Noncompliance; To Authorize The State Auditor To Investigate And Audit Local School Districts For Compliance; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires Mississippi public school districts to submit annual written reports to the state legislature's Appropriations Committees and the Governor detailing all federal funds they have received or expect to receive, including specific programs like Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and federal emergency relief funds such as the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund. Beginning in 2027, school districts will need legislative approval from these committees to spend these federal funds, with the committees introducing legislation to either approve or disapprove their use, ensuring the funds supplement, not replace, state and local funding. However, school districts can use federal funds without this legislative approval if federal law clearly indicates an intention to preempt state law or if requiring approval would conflict with the federal government's purpose in providing the funds. Failure to comply with these reporting and approval requirements will result in penalties, including the withholding of state education funds, and the State Auditor is authorized to investigate and audit school districts for compliance.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0642.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0642IN.htm |
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