APA Comments

Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the Revision of State Board Policy, Part 3, Chapter 74, Rule 74.21 – Education Scholarship Account

On December 17, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to revise State Board Policy, Part 3, Chapter 74, Rule 74.21 – Education Scholarship Account:

The approved policy will revise procedures necessary for administering the Education Scholarship Account. Please submit written comments to Dr. Margaret Ellmer, Office of Special Education, via e-mail at mailto:educationscholarshipaccount@mdek12.org or regular mail to 359 N. West Street, Jackson, MS 39201, on or before 5:00 p.m., on January 21, 2021.

Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the Mississippi Secondary Frameworks in Career and Technical Education

On December 17, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to revise the Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks for:

  • Food Products (Meats)
  • Forestry
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Keystone
  • Television Broadcasting and Production

Please submit written comments to Dr. Aimee Brown, State CTE Director, 359 N. West Street, Post Office Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205-0771.  You may also submit comments in writing by email (careertech@mdek12.org). All public comments must be received in the Office of Career and Technical Education no later than 5:00 PM on January 16, 2021.

Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the Mississippi Secondary Frameworks in Career and Technical Education

On December 17, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to create the Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks for:

Please submit written comments to Dr. Aimee Brown, State CTE Director, 359 N. West Street, Post Office Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205-0771.  You may also submit comments in writing by email (careertech@mdek12.org). All public comments must be received in the Office of Career and Technical Education no later than 5:00 PM on January 16, 2021.

Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on the State Board Policy Chapter 95, Rule 95.2, the Mississippi Learn to Earn Act

On December 17, 2020, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to establish State Board Policy Chapter 95, Rule 95.2, the Mississippi Learn to Earn Act.  The policy authorizes local school boards, in their discretion, to develop an Extended Learning Opportunity policy that provides alternative learning opportunities to students in grades 9 through 12 for elective course credit.  These alternative learning opportunities may include pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, internships, or other experiences approved by the Office of Career and Technical Education.

Please submit written comments to Dr. Aimee Brown, State CTE Director, 359 N. West Street, Post Office Box 771, Jackson, MS 39205-0771.  You may also submit comments in writing by email (careertech@mdek12.org). All public comments must be received in the Office of Career and Technical Education no later than 5:00 PM on January 17, 2021.