37-23-35 - Payment for education of students attending program.
§ 37-23-35. Payment for education of students attending program.
When any children who are residents of the State of Mississippi and qualify under the provisions of Section 37-23-31, shall be provided a program of education, instruction and training within a school under the provisions of said section, the State Department of Education shall allocate one (1) teacher unit for each approved class. The allocation of funds for each teacher unit shall be based on the teacher's certification and shall be in accordance with Sections 37-19-1 through 37-19-41 of the code. The university or college shall be eligible for state and federal funds for such programs on the same basis as local school districts. The university or college shall be responsible for providing for the additional costs of the program.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 6631-23; Laws, 1966, ch. 430, § 3; Laws, 1978, ch. 461, § 6; Laws, 1988, ch. 423, eff from and after July 1, 1988.