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MS HB1207
MS HB1207State of emergency; provide exception for school districts impacted by "Winter Storm Fern" to be allowed up to 15 days of hold harmless.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 37-13-63 And 37-13-64, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception Of The Number Of Days School Districts Impacted By Winter Storm Fern, Which Warranted The Governor To Declare A State Of Emergency For Such Purposes, Shall Be Required To Conduct School Outside Of The Required 180 Days Of The Scholastic Years By Granting Such Districts Which Continue To Be Adversely Affected Beyond The Expiration Of The Declared State Of Emergency On January 27, 2026, Not To Exceed Fifteen Days For Purposes Of Those School Board's Ability To Receive Payment From The State Department Of Education For Per Pupil Expenditure For Pupils In Net Enrollment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill provides a temporary exception for school districts in northern Mississippi that were impacted by "Winter Storm Fern," which caused the Governor to declare a state of emergency from January 22, 2026, through at least January 27, 2026. Normally, public schools must be in session for at least 180 days per scholastic year, and if a school district is unable to meet this requirement due to a declared state of emergency, they are generally allowed to receive state funding for per-pupil expenditures for up to 10 days less than the required 180 days. However, this bill allows school districts adversely affected by "Winter Storm Fern" to receive payment for up to 15 days of reduced school days during the 2025-2026 scholastic year, even if the adverse effects continue beyond the expiration of the declared state of emergency.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Education (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1207.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1207PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/HB1207_H_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1207IN.htm |
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