Mississippi Code
Chapter 17 - Accreditation of Schools
§ 37-17-11. Exemption of school districts from compulsory standards of accreditation

The State Board of Education, in its discretion, may exempt any school district meeting the highest levels of state accreditation standards, as defined by the State Board of Education, from any compulsory standard of accreditation. However, if the standard of accreditation is an educational policy required by statute, any such exemption shall only be made if specifically authorized by law.

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Mississippi Code

Title 37 - Education

Chapter 17 - Accreditation of Schools

§ 37-17-3. Creation of Commission on School Accreditation; composition; qualifications, appointment, terms of office and compensation of members; expenses of commission

§ 37-17-5. General duties of commission; appeals; executive secretary

§ 37-17-6. Establishment and implementation of permanent performance-based accreditation system; particular accreditation requirements; accreditation audits and reviews; development program for schools failing to meet standards; establishment of a Mi...

§ 37-17-7. Accreditation of nonpublic schools

§ 37-17-9. Accreditation of schools by other agencies

§ 37-17-11. Exemption of school districts from compulsory standards of accreditation

§ 37-17-13. Abolition of school districts declared to be in state of emergency; powers of board of education with regard to such school districts; reconstitution, etc., of districts; alternative procedures for appointment of new local school board fo...

§ 37-17-15. Withdrawal of accreditation of certain school districts for reasons other than failure to meet student academic standards or comply with financial accountability requirements does not limit district schools' participation in extracurricul...