Miss. Code § 37-151-209

Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 37-151-209 - [Allocation of funds based on student counts - Withholding of funds for inaccurate data reporting]

Allocations to school districts or charter schools made by the State Department of Education on the basis of the count of students in student categories established for the purpose of applying various weights under this act are intended only to generate total appropriation amounts for school funding. Except as otherwise required by applicable state or federal law or by applicable rules, regulations, policies, or order of the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education, a school district or charter school may exercise full autonomy in the spending of all funds allocated under the formula to the district or charter school so long as funds are expended in the manner determined by the school board or governing board to best meet the needs of the student population of the school district or charter school.

Miss. Code § 37-151-209

Added by Laws, 2024, ch. 484, HB 4130,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2024.