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MississippiHB 13952026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property.

Sponsored By: Shanda Yates (Independent)

Signed by Governor

Education

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

More places and partners for charters

Beginning July 1, 2026, charter schools can contract at or below fair market value to use buildings from school districts, colleges, and public or private groups. Public places like libraries, museums, performing arts venues, theatres, cinemas, churches, and colleges can host charter schools if zoning and land‑use rules already allow it.

Sold school property reverts if misused

Beginning July 1, 2026, every deed or lease of school property must say the property returns to the district if it stops being used for the approved purpose or for a board‑approved alternative. Buyers or tenants must keep the property in good repair and carry insurance. If they break these rules, the school board can reenter and seek legal remedies. This reversion rule does not apply when the board keeps a partial ownership interest.

Charters get first shot at closed schools

Beginning July 1, 2026, charter schools in the district get the first chance to buy or lease a closed school or unused parts of a school site at or below fair market value. They have 12 months from the school board’s closure vote to make a deal; after that the right ends, except for contracts signed within that year. For the first six months after closure, the district cannot sell or lease to others unless every charter school in the district declines. If a conversion charter is approved, the district must offer that school its building at or below fair market value.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Shanda Yates

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

  • Fabian Nelson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 340 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/27/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/6/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/6/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    4/1/2026House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/27/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/26/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/26/2026House

  8. Conferees Named DeBar,Boyd,Blount

    3/25/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Roberson,McCarty,Felsher

    3/25/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/24/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/11/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/11/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/25/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Education

    2/17/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/6/2026House

  17. Passed

    2/5/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/28/2026House

  19. Referred To Education

    1/16/2026House

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