The Mississippi House Education Committee recently passed HB 1433, a bill aimed at giving low-income students in underperforming districts the option to choose where they receive their education. The bill would allow students attending D or F-rated schools to use their per pupil student funding to transfer to a public school within 30 miles or a private school if no public school meets the criteria. The bill prioritizes low-income students and includes provisions for foster children and siblings of qualifying students. While the bill faces opposition, proponents see it as a way to address disparities in education and give families more options. The bill is part of a broader effort to promote school choice, similar to initiatives in other southern states. Governor Tate Reeves and Speaker Jason White have expressed support for the bill, aligning with President Trump’s executive order favoring school choice. Despite objections from some Democratic lawmakers and education groups, the bill passed the House Education Committee and is set to move forward for further consideration. In addition to HB 1433, several other education-related bills have also advanced in the House, signaling a push for education reform in Mississippi. The measures could be brought to the House floor for debate in the coming weeks.
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