The state superintendent of public education shall be responsible for all planning functions for the department, including collection, analysis and interpretation of all data, information, test results, evaluations and other indicators that are used to formulate policy, identify areas of concern and need and to serve as a basis for short-range and long-range planning. Such planning shall include assembling data, conducting appropriate studies and surveys and sponsoring research and development activities designed to provide information about educational needs and the effect of alternative educational practices.
Structure Mississippi Code
Chapter 3 - State Department of Education
§ 37-3-2. Certification of teachers and administrators
§ 37-3-3. Office and seal of department
§ 37-3-3.1. State Department of Education board room designated the Senator Grey Ferris Board Room
§ 37-3-11. General duties of state superintendent
§ 37-3-12. Responsibility of state superintendent for planning functions of department
§ 37-3-39. Custody and disbursement of funds of department
§ 37-3-61. Alliance for Families programs; authorization; objectives
§ 37-3-63. Alliance for Families program; procedure for establishment
§ 37-3-65. Alliance for Families program; purpose
§ 37-3-67. Alliance for Families program; components
§ 37-3-69. Alliance for Families program; measurement of success
§ 37-3-73. Rewarding of parents for involvement in school improvement; parent of year awards
§ 37-3-75. Awards for exemplary performing public schools and school programs
§ 37-3-79. Curriculum Coordinator of Music and Art Education
§ 37-3-81. School Safety Center
§ 37-3-85. After-school mentoring programs
§ 37-3-89. School discipline and classroom management courses; requirement; approval