NEWS RELEASE

Release Date: January 11, 2010

Contact: Pete Smith, Director of Communications 601.359.1336

Legislative Task Force will hold public hearing today

Jackson, Miss -The Legislative Task Force to study underperforming schools and districts, authorized by Senate Bill 2288 during the 2009 regular Legislative Session to study and report on the status of underperforming schools and school districts, and the enhancement of accountability and sanctions imposed on those schools and districts, has scheduled an open forum public hearing to hear comments on these issues. The hearing will take place TODAY, Monday, January 11, 2010 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Room 216 of the State Capitol. The public is encouraged to attend.