PPS Updates April 2024: PPS Sends Letter to Mississippi Senate

Parents for Public Schools sent an open letter to elected officials in the Mississippi Senate in reference to House Bill 1988. [Forward this message to a friend.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]( [View in Browser]( [Logo](   PPS UPDATES April 2024 [Image] PPS Sends Letter to Mississippi Senate   Parents for Public Schools sent an open letter to elected officials in the Mississippi Senate in reference to House Bill 1988. Because tax credits associated with this bill will be allocated to private schools at taxpayer expense within the state, this bill will ultimately impact the state budget in the same way as school vouchers. Click [here]( to read our letter. PPS in Action: Medicaid Rally at MS Capitol   Our very own, Becky Glover, attended a recent rally at the Mississippi Capitol for the full expansion of Medicaid for state residents. The rally took place as House and Senate leaders negotiated a compromise on Medicaid expansion legislation. The House's expansion plan aims to provide health coverage to upwards of 200,000 Mississippians and accept $1 billion in federal money to cover the expense, while the Senate wants a more restrictive program that covers around 40,000 people, declines federal funding, and requires recipients to show proof that they work at least 30 hours a week. Community Conversations Held in Pitt County   Community Conversations are structured discussions designed to gather community perceptions and opinions about public schools. PPS Pitt County organized 14 sessions from September 2023 to April 2024. Learn more about these engaging conversations [here]( By the Numbers   - 2024: Ready to navigate federal financial aid? Check out [this webinar]( to learn about eligibility, creating an FSA ID, key updates, and completing the 2024-25 FAFSA form. Plus, find extra resources in the video description for further assistance. - 4: “Community schools are public schools that partner with stakeholders to create the conditions students need to thrive.” Additionally, they operate on 4 foundational principles. To learn more about community schools, click [here](. Copyright © 2024 Parents for Public Schools, Inc. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [Web Site]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [Powered by thedatabank, gbc.](