Bill > SB2490

This bill, by bringing forward Section 37-28-55 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, clarifies and reiterates the existing provisions for how charter schools receive funding from the State Department of Education. Specifically, it outlines that the State Department of Education will make payments to charter schools based on the number of enrolled students, using a calculation that mirrors the state's funding formula for traditional school districts. These payments are to be made at the same time and in the same way as funds are distributed to school districts. The bill also details how local school districts are responsible for contributing a portion of the funding to charter schools, particularly for students who reside in their district but attend a charter school, and establishes a mechanism for the State Department of Education to ensure these local contributions are made, even by withholding funds from the local district if necessary. Furthermore, it addresses the distribution of federal funds, including those for special education and other programs, to charter schools, and clarifies that charter schools will receive state transportation funding and funds for classroom supplies and instructional materials on the same basis as school districts.

Education

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