MEDIA ADVISORY

Release Date: September 15, 2009

Contact: Pete Smith, Director of Communications, 601-359-1336

Legislative Task Force to hold second meeting on underperforming schools

WHO: The Legislative Task Force to study underperforming schools and the enhancement of accountability and sanctions imposed on those schools and districts will hold its second meeting of the year. Senate Bill 2288 allowed the Task Force to be continued for a second year to study the factors that allow "Star Schools" to excel and hold "Failing" schools back. The Task Force, originally created by Senate Bill 2405 in the 2008 Regular Legislative Session, must also study consolidation, school board governance and alternative school programs. The Task Force is co-chaired by Senate Education Chairman Videt Carmichael and House Education Chairman Cecil Brown.

WHAT: Hold second meeting

WHEN: Wednesday, September 16, 9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Cabana Room, Hilton Hotel - 1001 East County Line Road, Jackson