AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 71-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE TAX COMMISSION, SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS RESTRICTING STATE INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO USE H-1B VISA LABOR OVER THE LABOR OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS; TO DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF INCENTIVES TO BE EVALUATED IN SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-7-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR PUBLIC CEMETERIES WITHIN THE COUNTY BOUNDARIES OR IN ANY MUNICIPALITY LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY; TO PERMIT BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS TO USE ANY AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND BILL FOR REIMBURSEMENT MUNICIPALITIES WHEN APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT" FOR USE IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PREPARE, CARRY OUT, ACQUIRE, LEASE AND OPERATE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF BY DIRECT SPONSORSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY, BY THE PURCHASE OF A MORTGAGE OR BY THE MAKING OF A MORTGAGE LOAN TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR CORPORATION; TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF; TO ENABLE AN AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF A HOUSING PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMATION OF A SELF-INSURANCE POOLING ARRANGEMENT UNDER SECTION 11-46-17 WHEN ONE OR MORE AUTHORITIES FORM PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OR OTHER ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE SUCH HOUSING AUTHORITY-RELATED ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR JOINT OR COOPERATIVE ACTION TO POOL THEIR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATED TO LIABILITY OR INSURABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS AMONG PROJECTS FOR WHICH TWO OR MORE AUTHORITIES MAY JOIN OR COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-33-52, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO INCORPORATE OR JOIN AS A PARTNER OR MEMBER TO DEVELOP OR MANAGE A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT ENJOY THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND IMMUNITIES PROVIDED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY CORPORATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI HEALTH AND WELFARE EFFICIENCY TASK FORCE" CREATED TO EXAMINE THE EFFICIENCY OF CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES, STREAMLINE GOVERNMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES AND ELIMINATE DUPLICATIVE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES WHICH UNNECESSARILY SLOW DOWN THE PROCESS FOR MISSISSIPPIANS TO RECEIVE GOVERNMENT SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE TASK FORCE TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE ON CHANGES TO POLICY AND LAWS IN MISSISSIPPI WITH A GOAL OF INCREASING STATE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY BY STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT SERVICES AND ELIMINATING DUPLICATE PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS; TO SET THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING PER DIEM AND VOTING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES UNDER THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY FUNDING FOR EQUIPMENT, TRAINING FACILITIES, AND WAREHOUSES FOR EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL FOR THE PROGRAM TO PERFORM ITS FUNCTIONS; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND WITH THE STATE TREASURY TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM FUND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION; TO STATE FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION AND THE LENGTH OF THEIR TERMS; TO SPECIFY HOW THE COMMISSION IS TO CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS; TO SET OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO RAISE FUNDS, THROUGH DIRECT SOLICITATION OR OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ALONE OR WITH OTHER GROUPS, AND TO ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS TO CARRY OUT ITS PURPOSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-41-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE OFFICIAL MEETINGS OF STATE AGENCIES, WITH EXCEPTIONS, TO BE BROADCAST VIA VIDEO LIVESTREAMING APPLICATIONS ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF EACH RESPECTIVE AGENCY; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN ALL PUBLIC NOTICES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY ACTION TAKEN BY A STATE AGENCY FAILING TO USE DUE DILIGENCE TO COMPLY WITH LIVESTREAMING REQUIREMENTS IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS AND PENALTIES IN SECTION 25-41-15; TO PROVIDE BACKUP PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS IF TECHNOLOGICAL DIFFICULTIES MAKE LIVESTREAMING A MEETING IMPRACTICABLE; TO PROVIDE A DEADLINE FOR LIVESTREAMING IMPLEMENTATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TITLED THE "DON TRIPLETT ACT"; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN FOR PARENTAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE OMBUDSMAN BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OMBUDSMAN SHALL REPORT TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE, TOGETHER WITH KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIRED FOR THE OMBUDSMAN POSITION; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF OMBUDSMAN OFFICE RECORDS, AND TO EXEMPT SUCH RECORDS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OF 1983; TO ALLOW THE OMBUDSMAN OFFICE TO SEEK AND ACCEPT CERTAIN GRANTS, GIFTS OR OTHER FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT ANY RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTING A TRANSFER STUDENT UNDER SECTION 37-15-31 FROM A DISTRICT RATED IN THE LAST TWO CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL YEARS AS AN "F" UNDER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL SHALL RECEIVE FROM THE DEPARTMENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TOTAL FUNDING FORMULA AMOUNT FOR EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT AND THE AVERAGE PER-PUPIL COST OF THE RECEIVING DISTRICT FOR A COMPARABLE STUDENT; TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-19-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT TO LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AS PART OF THEIR COMPENSATION AS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING ACT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT "ONLINE RACE BOOK" AND "ONLINE SPORTS POOL" BETTING SHALL BE LEGAL IN THIS STATE; TO REQUIRE A PLATFORM THAT OPERATES AN ONLINE SPORTS POOL OR ONLINE RACE BOOK TO A MANUFACTURER'S AND DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE; TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH NO MORE THAN ONE PLATFORM; TO PROVIDE THAT A PLATFORM SHALL ONLY ACCEPT WAGERS FROM PLAYERS LOCATED IN MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE THE PLATFORM CONTRACT FOR GEOFENCING AND AGE VERIFICATION; TO PROHIBIT PLAY BY ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 21; TO IMPOSE A FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING A PLATFORM THAT OPERATES AN ONLINE SPORTS POOL, ONLINE RACE BOOK OR BOTH ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER OF A GAMING LICENSE, WHICH IS DERIVED FROM THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT AND TO EXEMPT SUCH GROSS REVENUE FROM CERTAIN FEES IMPOSED OR AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT AND ANY LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAW OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS COLLECTED FROM SUCH FEE TO THE MISSISSIPPI HOPE SCHOLARSHIP FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-67 AND 97-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT TO DISPLAY THE LICENSE OF THE PLATFORM IT IS CONTRACTED WITH; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE INCLUSION OF ONLINE RACE BOOK AND SPORTS BOOK FOR GAMING LICENSING OUTSIDE OF A PREMISES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT TO DISPLAY THE LICENSE OF THE PLATFORM IT IS CONTRACTED WITH, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR AN OFFICE IN THIS STATE FOR PLATFORMS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-101, 75-76-205 AND 75-76-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE CORPORATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-175, 75-76-177 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO CREDIT INSTRUMENTS AND GAMING LICENSE FEES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-33-8 AND 97-33-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-79 AND 97-33-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO DOCKSIDE GAMING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-33-1 AND 97-33-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RESTRICT CERTAIN TYPES OF WAGERS; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND TO BE OPERATED BY THE IHL OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE THE PROCEEDS OF THE MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING LICENSURE FEES; TO CREATE THE "MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING TAX FUND" AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, INSTITUTIONS OR OFFICES, OR THEIR POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, FROM ENTERING INTO MINORITY SET-ASIDE CONTRACTS OR FROM PROVIDING MINORITY BUSINESSES WITH PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT WITH PUBLIC CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES ON THE BASIS OF RACE, ETHNICITY OR SEX; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-104-7, 31-7-13, 57-69-5, 57-69-9, 57-75-9, 57-75-11 AND 57-75-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI MATH ACT" ESTABLISHING THE MOVING MATHEMATICS IN MISSISSIPPI (M3) PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO SET FORTH FINDINGS, PURPOSES, DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAM COMPONENTS; TO AUTHORIZE K-12 MATHEMATICS COACHING AND SUPPORT, K-5 MATHEMATICS SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONS, AN ALGEBRA-READINESS INDICATOR BASED ON THE GRADE 5 STATEWIDE MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT SCALE SCORE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR GRADES K-1, 2-6 AND 7-12; TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION, RULEMAKING, DATA PROTECTIONS, REPORTING, EVALUATION AND DISTRICT PARTICIPATION; TO CREATE THE MOVING MATHEMATICS IN MISSISSIPPI FUND; TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INTERVENTION AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES FOR LITERACY PROFICIENCY AMONG STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8; TO DEFINE TERMINOLOGY; TO REQUIRE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL AND DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS, CONTENT-AREA TEACHERS, LITERACY COACHES, DYSLEXIA THERAPISTS, INTERVENTIONISTS, TUTORS, AND OTHER IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8 WITH READING DIFFICULTIES; TO PRESCRIBE WHAT THE SYSTEM OF SUPPORT SHALL ENTAIL; TO REQUIRE THAT ANY STUDENT IN GRADES 4-8 EXHIBITING DEFICIENCIES IN READING SHALL RECEIVE AN INDIVIDUAL READING PLAN (IRP) NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE READING DEFICIENCY; TO SPECIFY THAT THE IRP SHALL BE CREATED BY THE TEACHER, INTERVENTIONIST, PRINCIPAL, OTHER PERTINENT SCHOOL PERSONNEL, AND PARENT AND SHALL DESCRIBE THE SCIENTIFICALLY RESEARCHED AND EVIDENCED-BASED READING INTERVENTION SERVICES THE STUDENT SHALL RECEIVE TO REMEDY THE READING DEFICIT; TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THE PARENT OF ANY STUDENT IN GRADES 4-8 WITHIN 10 BUSINESS DAYS OF THE IDENTIFICATION OF A READING DEFICIENCY; TO REQUIRE THAT ANY INCOMING STUDENT IN GRADES 4-8 IDENTIFIED WITH A READING DEFICIENCY BE PROVIDED WITH SUPPLEMENTAL OR INTENSIVE INTERVENTIONS DEPENDENT UPON THE SEVERITY OF THE DEFICIT SKILLS TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC DEFICIENCY; TO PROVIDE FOR REMEDIATION FOR STUDENTS WHOSE READING DEFICIENCY IS NOT REMEDIED BEFORE THE END OF EIGHTH GRADE; TO SET OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE, AND MAY PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT, THE PROVISIONS PROMOTING LITERACY PROFICIENCY AMONG STUDENTS IN GRADES 4-8; TO ENACT THE "J.P. WILEMON, JR., FINANCIAL LITERACY ACT"; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO INCORPORATE FINANCIAL LITERACY COMPONENTS WITHIN THE EXISTING CURRICULUM TO BE TAUGHT IN GRADES 6-8 BEGINNING IN THE 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR; TO REQUIRE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE STAND-ALONE ONE-HALF CARNEGIE UNIT PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE OR A FULL CARNEGIE UNIT COURSE WHERE AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF THE COURSE STANDARDS CONCERN FINANCIAL LITERACY AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-16-7, 37-7-301 AND 37-28-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM, AND TO SET CERTAIN TOPICS THAT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI FUTURE INNOVATORS ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-13-215, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING WITH THE ENTERING NINTH-GRADE CLASS OF 2029-2030, A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHALL, BEFORE GRADUATION, BE REQUIRED TO EARN ONE UNIT OF CREDIT IN A HIGH SCHOOL COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE, OR ONE UNIT OF CREDIT IN AN INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) WITH EMBEDDED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE; TO PROVIDE THE STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE SATISFIED BY EITHER OF THESE COURSES; TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH COURSES INCLUDE INSTRUCTION ON THE FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF EMERGING COMPUTER SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES, SUCH AS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-205, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE "CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION WITH EMBEDDED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE" FOR PURPOSES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMPUTER SCIENCE AND CYBER EDUCATION EQUALITY ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-13-56, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING IN THE 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR, EVERY PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL WITHIN THE STATE SHALL TEACH CIVICS COURSES STARTING IN THE 8TH GRADE AND BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF 12TH GRADE; TO PROVIDE THE AIM AND CONTENT OF SUCH COURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PRESCRIBE THE COURSE OF STUDY AND SHALL UPDATE COURSE STANDARDS TO ALIGN WITH CURRENT CIVICS SCHOLARSHIP; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-126, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW RETIRED TEACHERS TO RETURN TO WORK, AND TO CONTINUE RECEIVING A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE, AFTER HAVING BEEN RETIRED FOR AT LEAST 30 DAYS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-11-127, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND DEFINE "CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION" AND "SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOL"; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE MAXIMUM OF FIFTEEN QUALIFIED CHARTER SCHOOLS PER FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-28-7.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE WHO MAY AUTHORIZE SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF AUTHORIZERS OF SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO PROVIDE FOR EXPANSION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-28-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW APPLICANTS FOR CHARTERS TO ACCOUNT FOR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES, SUCH AS A GLOBAL PANDEMIC OR OTHER DISASTER; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACTS, INCLUDING THOSE CONTRACTS THAT INCLUDE MORE THAN ONE CHARTER SCHOOL; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR ENROLLMENT IN CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO ALLOW CERTAIN ENROLLMENT PREFERENCES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-28-25, 37-28-27 AND 37-28-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW AUTHORIZERS TO ISSUE NOTICES OF CONCERN OR BREACH OF CONTRACT TO INDIVIDUAL CHARTER SCHOOLS OR SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHOUT IMPLICATING OR ADVERSELY AFFECTING ALL SCHOOLS LISTED IN THAT CONTRACT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR RENEWAL OR NONRENEWAL OF CHARTERS ACCORDING TO LETTER RATINGS UNDER THE SCHOOL ACCREDITATION RATING SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR CLOSURE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-28-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO PROVIDE FOR PAYMENT OF SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ATTENDING CHARTER SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN CONTRACT POWERS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, AND 37-28-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL AUDIT REPORTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-28-59 AND 37-28-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-179-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE "SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOL" AND PROVIDE FOR THEIR ADMINISTRATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-179-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE ADDITIONAL GOALS AND PERFORMANCE TARGETS FOR PROPOSALS FOR DISTRICTS OF INNOVATION OR SPECIAL PURPOSE SCHOOLS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.