Senate Bill 2317: Allows Graduates of an "Accredited Home Education Program" to Receive a Grant

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Last Updated: February 6, 2013

Sponsors:

Senators Stone and Hale

Summary:

Among other things, this bill would make students completing an "accredited home education program" as eligible for a Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant or Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant. Since home instruction programs in Mississippi are not accredited, this bill is no help.

HSLDA's Position:

This bill should be opposed in its current form.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

Died in committee. See "Bill History" link below.