School governance changes stall in Legislature

School governance changes stall in Legislature

The leadership of the Legislature and Gov. Phil Bryant started the 2013 session with the goal of conforming the governance of local school districts so that all school board members are elected and all superintendents appointed.

That outcome will not be achieved during the 2013 session.

Late Monday, Bryant vetoed legislation that would have developed a committee to study the issue of electing school board members.

“Mississippi does not need more studies,” Bryant said. “It needs reform.” Bryant said he would work with legislators during the 2014 session to achieve the goal of electing all school board members.

Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
3/20/13