Bill > HB1935

This bill appropriates funds for K-12 and other educational activities in Mississippi for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, allocating significant amounts from both the State General Fund and various special funds to the State Board of Education for the Department of Education, including its Vocational and Technical Education Division, and for the Mississippi Student Funding Formula, which is a key mechanism for distributing state funds to school districts based on student needs. The bill also details specific allocations for programs such as literacy initiatives, special education, early childhood education, teacher training, and career and technical education, with provisions for personal services (salaries, wages, and benefits) and authorized headcount for the Department of Education. Additionally, it outlines specific uses for funds, including grants to school districts, support for specialized schools like the Mississippi School for Math and Science, and various educational programs and initiatives, while also setting performance targets for the Department of Education and establishing rules for fund expenditure and accounting.

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