The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Jeanne C. Johnston.
DIGEST
SCR 12 Original 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Jackson
Present joint rule provides for legislative approval of the minimum foundation program formula
(MFP) annually adopted by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education by means of
adoption of a concurrent resolution. Further provides that the concurrent resolution to effectuate
legislative approval of the MFP formula shall only be adopted by the same vote and according to the
same procedures required for the enactment of a bill.
Proposed joint rule retains these provisions and additionally provides that if the legislature is not in
session, and in response to a gubernatorially declared disaster or emergency, legislative approval
of adjustments adopted by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to the most
recently approved minimum foundation program formula shall be by ballot.
(Adds Jt. Rule No. 9(D))