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SB 2401 Bill Summary: MS Public Charter Schools Act of 2012 |
02/16/2012 |
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The attached bill summary for SB 2401 –the “Mississippi Public Charter Schools Act of 2012” - was distributed in the Senate Education Committee meeting on Thursday, February 16. Among other provisions, SB 2401: provides for conversion public charter schools, start-up public charter schools, or virtual public charter schools; allows charters to operate throughout the state rather than restricting... |
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ESEA Flexibility Waiver Update |
02/16/2012 |
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MDE staff briefed the State Board of Education during the Board’s monthly work session on February 16 on Mississippi’s ESEA Flexibility Request to the US Department of Education. 11 states have been granted waivers as of February 16. Open the attached document to view the staff’s presentation to the State Board of Education. MDE must submit the waiver request to the USDE by February 28.... |
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IHL Presents Facilities Needs |
02/16/2012 |
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The House Universities and Colleges Committee met jointly with House Ways and Means on Wednesday, February 15. IHL presented a summary of the system’s academic successes, as well as the system’s facilities needs. Open the attached document to view IHL’s presentation.... |
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IHL Makes Presentation to House Appropriations |
02/02/2012 |
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The Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning had their hearing before the House Appropriations Committee this morning. The attached document was their handout to the committee members.... |
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Community College Board Presents Budget Request to House Appropriations Committee |
02/01/2012 |
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The Mississippi Community College Board presented its budget request to the full House Appropriations Committee today. The attached document details their top three funding priorities and their requested increases.... |
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