SB2243

Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education.

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Establishes an ombudsman office within the Mississippi State Department of Education to assist parents.

The Don Triplett Act establishes an Office of the Ombudsman for Parental Assistance within the Mississippi State Department of Education. The ombudsman will be appointed by the State Superintendent of Education with approval from the State Board of Education. The ombudsman will report to the State Superintendent of Education and possess either a master's degree with eight years of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree with nine years of relevant experience.

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Passed

52 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Mar 3

House

Died In Committee

Feb 6

Senate

Transmitted To House

Feb 6

House

Referred To Education;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency