House Bill 867 would ease the process of student transfers between traditional public school districts by removing the requirement that a student’s home district must approve their release. Under HB 867, only the receiving district would have to approve the transfer.| Mississippi First
House Bill 1453 would replace the MAEP school funding formula with the Investing in the Needs of Students to Prioritize, Impact and Reform Education (INSPIRE) formula.| Mississippi First
2024 Legislative Review| Mississippi First
Stay up-to-date on education issues that are impacting Mississippi by reading our Mississippi First blog.| Mississippi First
A comprehensive survey report that provides critical insights into public understanding and support of charter schools in Mississippi.| Mississippi First
We will recap the major wins (and losses) for school finance, PERS, the educator pipeline, public and private school choice, and other education legislation.| Mississippi First
The 2023 Public Perception of Early Childhood Education in Mississippi, provides valuable insights into Mississippians' views on early childhood education and underscores the widespread support for pre-K and early learning initiatives across the state.| Mississippi First
House Bill 4130 will replace the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) school funding formula with the Mississippi School Funding Formula (MSFF).| Mississippi First
Senate Bill 3231 will increase the PERS employer contribution rate by 2.5% over five years, starting with a 0.5% increase on July 1, 2024.| Mississippi First