Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1866

Introduced

2/11/26

Refer

2/11/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR ALLOCATION TO KNOX ACADEMY IN ELLISVILLE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVING, UPGRADING AND EXPANDING ITS FACILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

The implications of HB 1866 may include an increased capacity at Knox Academy, allowing it to better serve the educational needs of its students and potentially attract more families seeking specialized educational environments for their children. By providing financial support for facility enhancements, this bill underscores the state's support for educational diversification and inclusion, particularly in addressing the needs of those who may require additional therapeutic services within their learning environment.

Summary

House Bill 1866 is a legislative proposal to allocate $2,500,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the improvement, upgrade, and expansion of facilities at Knox Academy in Ellisville, Mississippi. Knox Academy is a private school catering to both neurotypical and neurodivergent children, utilizing a Montessori education approach. The funding is intended to assist the academy in meeting the costs associated with these facility improvements during the fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026. This allocation reflects a commitment to enhancing educational resources available to children with diverse learning needs.

Contention

Potential points of contention surrounding HB 1866 could relate to the prioritization of funding for private institutions over public educational resources. Critics may argue that such appropriations divert necessary funds from public schools that serve larger populations of students. Advocates of the bill, however, may emphasize the unique role of Knox Academy in providing specialized educational services that public schools may not be able to offer. Discussions around this bill may focus on balancing support for alternative educational models while ensuring equitable funding for all educational institutions within the state.

Latest MS HB1866 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3253

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Knox Academy for the renovation and equipment of its facilities.

MS SB3224

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Chickasaw County for improving and upgrading County Roads 124, 125, and 413.

MS SB3049

Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.

MS SB2044

Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.

MS HB209

Appropriation; MDOT for costs of upgrading bridge over MS Hwy 78 in City of Olive Branch.

MS HB1696

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with improvements to the Jackson Police Department Training Academy.

MS HB1855

Appropriation; Access Training, Inc., to provide financial assistance for students that it trains.

MS HB138

Appropriation; Insurance Department to assist certain fire departments for costs of specialized washing machines to clean firefighters' PPE.

MS SB3210

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Pontotoc for upgrading city parks and building pickleball courts.

MS SB2144

Bonds; authorize issuance for Sharkey County and Town of Rolling Fork to assist in paying various disaster recovery costs.

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