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§ 37-181-15. Obligations of schools to become and remain eligible

MS Code § 37-181-15 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Comply with the nondiscrimination policies set forth in 42 USCS 1981;

(b) Prior to a participating student’s application for enrollment, provide parents with details of the school’s programs, qualifications, experience, and capacities to serve students with special needs;

(c) Comply with all health and safety laws or codes that apply to nonpublic schools;

(d) Hold a valid occupancy permit if required by their municipality;

(e) Have no public record of fraud or malfeasance;

(f) Offer participating students the option of taking a nationally standardized norm-referenced achievement test;

(g) Conduct criminal background checks on employees. The eligible school then shall:

(i) Exclude from employment any person not permitted by state law to work in a nonpublic school; and

(ii) Exclude from employment any person who might reasonably pose a threat to the safety of students.

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