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Miss. Code Ann. § 37-161-1 Short title; findings and determinations
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(1) This act [Laws of 2006, Chapter 504] shall be known and may be referred to as the “Mississippi Education Reform Act of 2006.” (2) The Legislature finds and determines that the quality and accountability of public education and its effect upon the social, cultural and economic…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-161-3 Legislative findings and declarations; Mississippi Virtual Public School Program created; definitions; necessary instructional materials and access to necessary technology provided to students enrolled in virtual school; qualifications of teachers; enrollment to be free of charge to students subject to availability of funds; responsibility of parents or guardians for cost
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(1) The Legislature finds and declares the following:(a) Meeting the educational needs of children in our state’s schools is of the greatest importance to the future welfare of the State of Mississippi;(b) Closing the achievement gap between high-performing students, including th…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-161-5 Creation of Lifelong Learning Commission; composition; duties; annual report; meetings
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(1) There is established a commission to be known as the “Lifelong Learning Commission.” (2) The commission shall consist of four (4) members, who shall serve ex officio, as follows:(a) The Governor of the State of Mississippi, who shall serve as chairman;(b) The State Superinten…
Miss. Code Ann. § 37-161-7 Wellness curriculum to be developed by State Board of Education; board shall adopt implementation rules and regulations
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The State Board of Education shall develop a wellness curriculum for use by each school district and the board shall establish rules and regulations to be followed by the districts whereby the districts shall implement the curriculum. Such wellness curriculum shall include educat…