§ 37-161-1. Short title; findings and determinations
This act [Laws of 2006, Chapter 504] shall be known and may be referred to as the “Mississippi Education Reform Act of 2006.” The Legislature finds and determines that the quality and accountability of public education and its effect upon the social, cultural and economic enhancement of the people of Mississippi is a matter of […]
§ 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
The Legislature finds and declares the following: 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; Closing the achievement gap between high-performing students, including the achievement gap among at-risk students, is a significant and present challenge; Providing a broader range […]
§ 37-161-5. Creation of Lifelong Learning Commission; composition; duties; annual report; meetings
There is established a commission to be known as the “Lifelong Learning Commission.” The commission shall consist of four (4) members, who shall serve ex officio, as follows: The Governor of the State of Mississippi, who shall serve as chairman; The State Superintendent of Public Education; The Commissioner of the Mississippi Community College Board; and […]
§ 37-161-7. Wellness curriculum to be developed by State Board of Education; board shall adopt implementation rules and regulations
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 educating students about the value of exercise, proper diet and abstinence from use […]