Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1212: University-based program; clarify funding allocations under the total funding formula.
Status: Signed into law, March 19, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-23-31, 37-23-33 AND 37-23-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY FUNDING ALLOCATIONS PROVIDED TO UNIVERSITY-BASED PROGRAMS UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to amend sections 37-23-31, 37-23-33 and 37-23-35, mississippi code of 1972, to clarify funding allocations provided to university-based programs under the mississippi student funding formula; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, March 16, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-23-31, 37-23-33 AND 37-23-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY FUNDING ALLOCATIONS PROVIDED TO UNIVERSITY-BASED PROGRAMS UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 37-23-31, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 37-23-31. (1) (a) When five (5) or more children under twenty-one (21) years of age who, because of significant developmental disabilities, complex communication needs, significant language or learning deficits or any combination of either, are unable to have their educational needs met appropriately in a regular or special education public school program within their local public school districts, a state-supported university or college shall be authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to provide a program of education, instruction and training to such children, provided that such program shall operate under rules, regulations, policies and standards adopted by the State Department of Education, as *HR43/R2284* H. B. No. 1212 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R2284 PAGE 1 (DJ\KP) provided for in Section 37-23-33. The opinion of a parent or guardian in regard to the provision of an appropriate special education program in or by their respective local public school district shall be considered before a placement decision is finalized. Parents of students enrolled in a local education agency …
Sponsors
- McCarty, Kent (R, 101) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : DR - TSDP: ED To AP
- : Referred To Education;Appropriations
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
Votes
- Passed (March 11, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (February 11, 2026): 120 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: University-based program
Common questions
- What is HB1212?
- HB1212 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): University-based program; clarify funding allocations under the total funding formula.
- What does HB1212 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend sections 37-23-31, 37-23-33 and 37-23-35, mississippi code of 1972, to clarify funding allocations provided to university-based programs under the mississippi student funding formula; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1212?
- Signed into law as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1212?
- McCarty, Kent (R, 101).
- Where is the official record for HB1212?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1212.xml
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