MS
Mississippi House Bill HB591

Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB591

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.

Impact

The bill directs the State Department of Education to distribute the allocated funds proportionately among public school districts across the state. Furthermore, it requires a dollar-for-dollar match from the liable parties for the cost of the electronic devices. This provision aims to foster a sense of accountability among parents and guardians while also ensuring that the funds are used effectively. The implementation of this bill, starting from the fiscal year 2024, demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing educational inequalities and enhancing student access to necessary technology.

Summary

House Bill 591 is an appropriation bill aimed at providing financial assistance to parents of at-risk public school students in Mississippi. Specifically, it allocates $3,000,000 from the State General Fund to the State Department of Education. The funds are designated to help parents cover costs related to lost, stolen, or damaged electronic devices assigned to students under the K-12 educational one-to-one program. This initiative is intended to alleviate some financial burdens faced by families whose children are deemed at risk of failing school, especially those receiving free or reduced lunch services.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support as a means to assist families in need, some questions arise regarding the sufficiency of funding and the requirement for matching contributions. There may be concerns that the matching requirement could place additional financial strain on some families, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the funds meant to aid them. Moreover, the ongoing discussion about how these funds will be monitored and managed at the district level is critical in determining the overall success and impact of the bill on educational outcomes for at-risk students.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB782

Appropriation; MDE to assist parents in paying school districts for cost of lost/damaged electronic devices assigned to students.

MS HB1499

Appropriation; State Department of Education to provide funding assistance to school districts for reimbursement costs.

MS HB1204

Appropriation; State Department of Education to provide funding assistance to school districts for certain reimbursement costs.

MS SB113

House Substitute for SB 113 by Committee on K-12 Education Budget - Making appropriations for the department of education for FY 23, FY 24 and FY 25; establishing the mental health intervention team program; authorizing certain students to participate in activities regulated by the Kansas state high school activities association; requiring school districts to post certain enrollment and academic information on school district websites; revising school district open-enrollment procedures; authorizing local school board members to receive compensation from their school district; authorizing current-year student enrollment for determinations of state foundation aid; continuing the 20 mill statewide tax levy for schools; amending the school districts that qualify for and the amount that school districts are able to levy pursuant to the cost-of-living weighting.

MS SB0230

Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends (See bill).

MS HB1854

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Access Training, Inc., in paying certain training costs for its students.

MS HB256

AN ACT relating to the regulation of electronic gaming devices and making an appropriation therefor.

MS SB204

Relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

MS HB4577

Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).

MS HB1771

Appropriation; Jackson Public School District for costs of making repairs at district schools.

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PA HB611

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