Proposed Regulations

Both rules, 38.3 and 38.4, are proposed for repeal due to updated USDA Federal Regulations, Rule 17.10 was established to align with the new federal requirements. Rule 76.10 is proposed for repeal, as it a restatement of current governing statute and does not promulgate any administrative rules beyond the statute.

To adopt new Mississippi English Language Proficiency Alternate Standards (MS ELP-ALT) 2021 Part 226

To adopt new Mississippi English Language Proficiency Standards (MS ELP) 2021 Part 225

To repeal Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 5 and Rule 5.1 Agenda, State Board of Education in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.114 which requires an agency to review all of its rules at least every five years to determine whether any rules should be repealed, amended, or a new rule adopted.

To repeal Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 59 and Rule 59.1 Paperwork Reduction in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.114 which requires an agency to review all of its rules at least every five years to determine whether any rules should be repealed, amended, or a new rule adopted.

To adopt new Mississippi English Language Proficiency Alternate Standards (MS ELP-ALT) 2021 Part 226

To adopt new Mississippi English Language Proficiency Standards (MS ELP) 2021 Part 225

To repeal Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 59 and Rule 59.1 Paperwork Reduction in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.114 which requires an agency to review all of its rules at least every five years to determine whether any rules should be repealed, amended, or a new rule adopted.

To repeal Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 5 and Rule 5.1 Agenda, State Board of Education in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-43-3.114 which requires an agency to review all of its rules at least every five years to determine whether any rules should be repealed, amended, or a new rule adopted.

: To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.8, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.8 – University Based Program.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.8, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.8 – University Based Program.

To withdraw MS Administrative Bulletin, system number 25602, Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.8, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.8 – University Based Program to begin APA again.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to establish new supplemental endorsements for Master Teacher of Personal Finance and Master Teacher of College and Career Readiness.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 – 4, Licensure Guidelines K-12 to add Middle School Math grades 7-8 (Endorsement Code 901) to the list of approved supplemental endorsements that may be added to a valid three (3) year or valid five (5) year license with eighteen (18) hours of acceptable coursework bearing the MAT subject area prefix and to remove any references to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) approved Math and Science Partnerships initiative.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-4, Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to revise certain Project Lead the Way (PLTW) licensure options. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: MS Code §§ 37-1-3 and 37-3-2

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-4, Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to revise certain Project Lead the Way (PLTW) licensure options.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 – 4, Licensure Guidelines K-12 to add Middle School Math grades 7-8 (Endorsement Code 901) to the list of approved supplemental endorsements that may be added to a valid three (3) year or valid five (5) year license with eighteen (18) hours of acceptable coursework bearing the MAT subject area prefix and to remove any references to the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) approved Math and Science Partnerships initiative.

To revise Part 142: Guidelines and Clarification of Requirements for Issuance of Career and Technical Education (Occupation Educator) Licenses to establish new supplemental endorsements for Master Teacher of Personal Finance and Master Teacher of College and Career Readiness.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-163, Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2021, specifically Appendices A, B, and C.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2021, specifically Process Standard 14 and Appendices A, B, and C.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-163, Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 12.2 and Appendices A-10 and A-11.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 14.3 and Appendices A-10 and A-11.

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 56.2, State Board Policy Chapter 56, Rule 56.2: Virtual Students.

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 9.3, State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.3: School-Wide and District-Wide Virtual Learning Days.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-163, Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 12.2 and Appendices A-10 and A-11.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 14.3 and Appendices A-10 and A-11.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-163, Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Appendices A, B, and C.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7-24, Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 14 and Appendices A, B, and C.

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 56.2, State Board Policy Chapter 56, Rule 56.2: Virtual Students. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: MS Code §§ 37-1-3, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-67, 37-13-92, 25-43-3.108 and 25-43-3.113 (2)(b)(ii)

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 56.2, State Board Policy Chapter 56, Rule 56.2: Virtual Students. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: MS Code §§ 37-1-3, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-67, 37-13-92, 25-43-3.108 and 25-43-3.113 (2)(b)(ii)

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 9.3, State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.3: School-Wide and District-Wide Virtual Learning Days.

To establish Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 9.3, State Board Policy Chapter 9, Rule 9.3: School-Wide and District-Wide Virtual Learning Days.

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7-3: 74.8, State Board Policy 74, Chapter 74, Rule 74.8 – University Based Program.

To establish deadlines related to the suspension of strict compliance with specific state statutes, State Board of Education policies, manuals, and process standards for the 2020 – 2021 school year following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1). The SBE granted a temporary suspension of the deadline set in Process Standard 4 to extend the deadline by six (6) months to reflect OMB's extension (September 30, 2021) for the Fiscal Year 2020 audits. Additionally, the deadline set in Process Standard 31 has been extended to December 31, 2021 for the submission of the annual 40 hours of training for Fiscal Year 2022 MCOPS grant recipients and SROs as a result of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on training opportunities still applies. Beginning with the 2021 – 2022 school year, districts shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, State Board Policies and performance and process standards set forth in the current edition of the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards.

To revise Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Appendices A, B, and C.

To revise Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Appendices A, B, and C.

To establish the 2021 Mississippi Educator Preparation Provider Process and Performance Guidelines. Specific legal authority authorizing the promulgation of rule: MS Code Ann. § 37-3-2

To establish the 2021 Mississippi Educator Preparation Provider Process and Performance Guidelines.

To revise Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 14 and Appendices A, B, and C.

To revise Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically Process Standard 14 and Appendices A, B, and C.

To propose Title 7, Education K-12, Part 208 Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks in Career and Technical Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, &amp Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering

To propose Title 7, Education K-12, Part 208 Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks in Career and Technical Education, Science, Technology, Engineering, &amp Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering

To revise Part 24: Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically the business rules of the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System, Section 25, College – and Career – Readiness, regarding the inclusion of ACT WorkKeys in performance measures.

To revise Part 24: Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, 2020, specifically the business rules of the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System, Section 25, College – and Career – Readiness, regarding the inclusion of ACT WorkKeys in performance measures.

To revise licensure guidelines for certain Career and Technical Education Career Pathways; to revise Career and Technical Education 309 Special Populations supplemental endorsement licensure guidelines; to establish one new Career Pathway in the endorsement area of Advanced Manufacturing.

To propose Title 7, Education K-12, Part 222 Mississippi College – and Career – Readiness Standards, Advanced Technical Mathematics

To suspend strict compliance with specific state statutes, State Board of Education policies, manuals, and process standards for the 2020 – 2021 school year following Governor Tate Reeves’ Proclamation of a State of Emergency as a result of the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on school districts in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. §§ 33-15-31, 33-15-11(b)(9) and 33-15-11(c)(1)