Mississippi House Bill 642: School districts; require to report on receipt of federal funds and receive legislative approval for expenditure of such funds.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Create New Section 37-61-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Provide Annual Reports Detailing Federal Funds Received Or Expected To Be Received; To Require Districts To Receive Legislative Approval And Authorization For The Expenditure Of Federal Funds Provided By The United States Department Of Education; To Require The Appropriations Committees Of The Legislature To Review And Approve Or Disapprove The Use Of Such Funds; To Authorize The Use Of Federal Funds Without Legislative Approval In Cases Of Federal Preemption; To Prescribe Penalties For Noncompliance; To Authorize The State Auditor To Investigate And Audit Local School Districts For Compliance; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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