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Mississippi House Bill HB4061
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB4061

Introduced
2/23/26  
Refer
2/23/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Western Line School District for establishing a Star Academy.

Impact

The bill, once enacted, is expected to significantly impact the state's educational landscape by providing targeted resources aimed at improving the academic and vocational skills of students in the Western Line School District. Implementing the Star Academy Program could increase students' engagement through interactive and practical learning opportunities, potentially leading to improved academic performance and better preparedness for future career paths. This funding is pivotal in ensuring that students receive quality education and the necessary support to thrive in a competitive job market.

Summary

House Bill 4061 focuses on educational advancement by allocating funds to the Western Line School District for the establishment of a Star Academy Program. This program aims to support 7th and 8th grade students through a comprehensive acceleration approach, integrating rigorous coursework with hands-on learning experiences that promote workforce readiness. The bill proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027, underscoring the state's commitment to enhancing educational initiatives for middle school students.

Contention

While there may not be widespread opposing views highlighted in the available documents, issues surrounding educational funding often spark discussions regarding resource allocation among various districts and programs. Concerns might arise over whether the $1,000,000 allocation could be better distributed or if it will sufficiently cover the costs associated with establishing and maintaining the quality of the Star Academy Program. Stakeholders might debate the effectiveness of such specialized programs and their long-term impact on student outcomes in contrast to general education funding.

Latest MS HB4061 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1743

Appropriation; Fire Academy.

MS HB1915

Appropriation; Rust College for establishing new academic programs and completing renovation of a residential facility.

MS HB21

Appropriation; Fire Academy.

MS SB3190

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Scott County School District for the final phase of the STEAM Academy renovations.

MS SB2155

Partnership between Energy High School Academy and Vicksburg-Warren and Claiborne school districts; extend date of repeal on.

MS HB323

"African-American Male Success Academy"; require the SDE to establish to cultivate diversity of social skills and academic success.

MS HB240

Appropriation; Okolona School District for construction of new elementary school.

MS HB631

Appropriation; MS Delta Community College for constructing a residence hall facility for training officers of the Law Enforcement Training Academy.

MS SB3081

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the MDCC for expansion of the law enforcement training academy.

MS HB1856

Appropriation; Holmes County Consolidated School District for construction of a new high school.

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MD SB282

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

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