General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Newton Municipal School District for security/safety upgrades and certain renovations.
SB 3203 allocates $500,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund for the Newton Municipal School District to fund security/safety upgrades at its elementary school and football field, plus renovations to the gymnasium and auditorium. The funding covers expenses for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill directly affects Newton Municipal School District students, staff, and facilities by providing state funds for specific infrastructure improvements. It is a straightforward appropriations measure with no new policy provisions, solely authorizing the use of existing state funds for these designated purposes.
Bill status
died
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Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Tyler McCaughn
RRepublican
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