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March 30, 2016

More special needs vouchers approved by Legislature

Legislature Extending More Special Needs Vouchers More special needs students could qualify for state vouchers to attend private schools under a bill advancing at the Mississippi Capitol. The Senate voted 32-16 to pass House Bill 33. It would allow any student who has had an individualized education plan at a public school within the previous…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
March 30, 2016

MS Senate passes church security bill, heads back to House for concurrence

Senate Passes Bill Allowing Churches to Have Armed Security The Mississippi Senate voted 36-14 Tuesday to pass House Bill 786, known as the Mississippi Church Protection Act. The bill goes back to the House for consideration of changes. It says places of worship may designate members to undergo firearms training and carry guns to protect…