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MS Code § 35-7-29 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-29. Execution of general deed and deed of trust; notice of veteran's intent to transfer property

 When a purchaser shall have paid as much as twenty percent (20%) on such home, or when the purchaser shall cause the amount due on such purchase to be underwritten by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under the provisions of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, the board may determine the amount of the initial payment to be made by the veteran, if any, and the board is hereby authorized and empowered to execute to the purchaser a deed to the property and to take back from such purchaser a trust deed to secure the balance due the board on such transaction, payable over a period of not exceeding thirty (30) years on such amortization plan as the board may determine. Such trust deed and evidence of debt shall run in favor of the Veterans' Home Purchase Board of the State of Mississippi.   It is the intent of the Legislature that the benefits of this purchase permitting home ownership be enjoyed by the eligible veteran. Although it is recognized that many events may cause transfer of title or habitation during the term of the loan, the veteran is encouraged to retain permanent ownership of, and to reside in, the home; therefore, a veteran desiring to transfer his property should provide at least thirty (30) days' advance notice to the board. Upon notice, he or his designated agent shall be provided a current accounting on his loan, instruction on transfer procedures established by the board, and information concerning the impact of a transfer to him and the new owner.   All loans secured by deed of trust, except those guaranteed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, shall be made under a deed of trust providing an acceleration clause (due on sale) when the title is transferred from the original veteran. The board may waive the execution of such clause by specific majority decision of the board and shall establish procedures and criteria for consideration of such waiver.
MS Code § 35-7-31 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-31. Escrow agreements

 The board is authorized to enter into escrow agreements with the purchaser for the payment of anticipated taxes and hazard insurance premiums, or for the payment of life insurance premiums in cases where the board requires a life insurance policy to cover the unpaid balance of the indebtedness.   All funds collected as escrow items for the benefit of the veteran as insurance premiums, taxes, appraisal fees, and other funds belonging to the veteran, and not the state revolving fund, shall be maintained and accounted for separately from the special revolving fund, although the receipt of such funds may be commingled with installment payments or other payments to the board. The board shall establish separate accounts and trusteeships for this purpose exclusive of requirements that agencies of the state commingle funds into one (1) state treasury account. Interest earned on such deposits shall accrue to the state revolving fund of the board, and shall be paid to the revolving fund annually.
MS Code § 35-7-33 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-33. Satisfaction of taxes, assessments, etc.; improvements

 If the purchaser fails or neglects to pay, satisfy and discharge at maturity any taxes, assessments or other charges or encumbrances which shall be a lien upon the property being purchased from the board, or any part thereof, or any taxes or assessments levied or assessed upon the land so bought or the interest created by the contract or purchase of such property, or if the purchaser fails or neglects to keep the buildings and other permanent improvements upon such property insured as provided by this chapter, or if the purchaser fails or neglects to keep in good order and repair all buildings, fences and other permanent improvements situated upon such property as provided by this chapter, then, and in any such event, it shall be lawful for the board to pay, satisfy, discharge, settle or compromise such taxes, assessments, charges or encumbrances, or to insure said buildings, and permanent improvements, or any of them, or to do or cause to be done the work and supply the material necessary to keep the buildings, fences and other improvements situated upon such property in good order and repair. All monies so expended by the board shall be added to the selling price of such property, or balance due, and bear interest at the same rate as the original loan, or the current rate set by the board, at the board's discretion, computed annually, from the date of expending the same, and shall be repaid by the purchaser to the board on demand. The board may amortize the repayment of such expenditures or permit repayment in installments upon such terms and conditions as it deems proper. The board shall be the sole judge of the legality or validity of such taxes, assessments, charges or encumbrances and the amount of insurance to be placed upon the buildings, and other permanent improvements situated upon such property and the amount necessary to be paid for the premiums for such insurance, and the necessity and nature of the work necessary to keep the good order and repair and the amount necessary to be paid therefor.
MS Code § 35-7-35 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-35. Cancellation; foreclosure

 In event of a failure of a purchaser to comply with any of the terms of his contract, or the trust deed, provided for in this chapter, the board shall have the right at its option to cancel such contract or to cause a foreclosure thereof to be made under its deed of trust. Failure of the board to exercise any option to foreclose or to exercise any other rights under the trust deed held by it for any default on the part of the purchaser or mortgagor, shall not be deemed a waiver of its rights then or at any future time to exercise such right or rights. In the event of any sale under foreclosure as herein provided for, the board may appear at such sale and bid on said property, and may become the purchaser at such sale. Property foreclosed, repossessed or otherwise reverted to the board may be conveyed to the Veterans' Administration in the case of VA Guaranty, resold inclusive of refinancing, or otherwise disposed of to the highest financial advantage in the best judgment of the board.
MS Code § 35-7-37 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-37. Care of property reverting to board

 The board shall have the power to insure and keep insured against fire and other hazards as the board may determine, all buildings, and other permanent improvements, or any of them, situated upon any property which has reverted to and is under the control of the board. The board shall have the power to do or cause to be done the work and supply the materials necessary to keep said buildings, fences, and other improvements situated upon such property in good order and repair. The board shall have authority to lease or let such property, in whole or in part, upon such terms as it may deem proper, and if a farm, to cultivate such farm or cause it to be cultivated, or harvest or cause to be harvested the crop or crops growing thereon.
MS Code § 35-7-39 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-39. Second purchases of property for veteran

 The intent of this law is to provide a one-time benefit to the veteran, and the board shall not consider applications for the purchase of a second home as long as there are eligible veterans on the waiting list to apply for a first purchase.   If a veteran who has been the beneficiary of this chapter loses his home by fire, windstorm or other insurable hazard beyond his control and his account with the board is paid in full, the board may, in its discretion, approve the purchase of a home for such veteran, subject to all the other provisions of this chapter.
MS Code § 35-7-41 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-41. Rights of surviving spouse

 If a veteran dies after filing his or her application for a home as provided in this chapter, and his or her application is subsequently approved, his or her unremarried spouse may, in the discretion of the board, succeed to his or her rights, privileges and benefits under this law that would have been his or hers but for his or her death. The contract or purchase which the board otherwise would or might have entered into with such veteran may be entered into with his or her unremarried spouse.
MS Code § 35-7-43 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-43. Removal of disability of minority

 Any citizen of this state, over the age of 18 years and under the age of 21 years, otherwise qualified under the provisions of this chapter and desirous of obtaining the benefits of this chapter, notwithstanding such minority, shall be entitled to avail of the benefits of this chapter, and for so doing the minority of such person is hereby removed to authorize the same.
MS Code § 35-7-47 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-47. Special consideration in event of hardship

 This law recognizes the occurrence of extreme and unusual circumstances which create hardship on veteran applicants from time to time; therefore, the board shall have the authority to waive, according to its best judgment, certain provisions, rules and criteria on a case by case basis. Any request for special consideration of hardship shall be fully documented and verified by the board, to include signed statements by the applicant, knowledgeable disinterested third parties, and investigation by an officer or employee of the board.
MS Code § 35-7-49 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-49. Confidentiality of information obtained in loan processing

 All personal information, including financial and credit information, provided to the board for the purpose of obtaining and servicing a loan, shall be held in strict confidence by the board, and used only by the board and its authorized employees for the purpose of processing and servicing the subject loan. Release of any information on an applicant or borrower outside of the board shall be only by proper legal subpoena or by the written consent of the individual involved. The intent is to protect the privacy of individual citizens/veterans and to provide complete candor in loan processing and related business matters. This section is not intended to apply to communication with the credit and financial community on credit evaluation and loan servicing. Also, it is not intended to prevent the disclosure of information in the process of negotiating a settlement by a third party when a loan is in default or otherwise in violation of this law.
MS Code § 35-7-51 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 35 - War Veterans and Pensions|Chapter 7 - Veterans' Home Purchase Law|§ 35-7-51. Criminal sanctions for fraudulent conduct

 Any person, seller, veteran, broker, agent, attorney or corporate officer, who shall knowingly make, utter, publish, pass or use any false, fictitious or forged paper, document, contract, affidavit, application, assignment or other instrument in writing in connection with or pertaining to any transaction under this law, shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to punishment under the laws of the State of Mississippi, and shall further forfeit any rights to the benefits of this law, and shall repay on demand any funds expended by the board on his or her behalf or otherwise outstanding to the board.
MS Code § 37-1-4 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-4. Transition

 In order to provide for an orderly transition following its appointment, the state board of education as it will exist on and after July 1, 1984, shall meet with and receive the cooperation of the state superintendent of public education and the state department of education on any matters relating to the public school education system in the state until assuming its duties and authority on July 1, 1984. During this transition period, said state board of education shall formulate and adopt rules and regulations in accordance with Section 25-43-1.101 et seq., and formulate standards and priorities necessary for the orderly administration of the public education system of the state. Such rules, regulations, standards and priorities shall become effective on July 1, 1984. The board shall also require data and information on program performance from any source relating to the public school system. The state department of education shall assist the board in assuming its duties and shall provide any technical assistance as may be required. The state department of education, from any funds appropriated thereto, shall, upon the request of the board, timely pay, with the approval of the commission of budget and accounting, all sums reasonably required for the operation of the board, including per diem and actual expenses of the board, and the implementation of Chapter 17, Laws of the First Extraordinary Session of 1982, through June 30, 1984.
MS Code § 37-1-5 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-5. Decision of appeals from county superintendents and state superintendent

  The State Board of Education shall decide all appeals from the decisions of the county superintendents or from the decisions of the state superintendent, as authorized by statute. All matters relating to appeals shall be presented in writing, and the decision of the board shall be final.   The State Board of Education shall adopt procedures for conducting any such appeals as are authorized by statute. Such procedures shall include notification of the time and place of any hearing requested by the appealing party. Any such hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the State Board of Education. At such hearing, the hearing officer and any person affected by the appeal may conduct reasonable questioning of persons who make relevant factual allegations concerning the appeal. The hearing officer shall require that all persons be sworn before they may offer any testimony at the hearing, and the hearing officer is authorized to administer oaths. Any person so choosing may be represented by counsel at the hearing. A record of the hearing shall be made, which shall consist of a transcript of all testimony received, all documents and other material introduced by any interested person, and such other material as the hearing officer considers relevant, including his own recommendation, which he shall make within a reasonable period of time after the hearing is closed and after he has had an opportunity to review, study and analyze the evidence presented during the hearing. The completed record shall be certified to the State Board of Education, which shall consider only the record in making its decision, and shall not consider any evidence or material which is not included therein. The State Board of Education shall make its written findings and issue its order after reviewing said record.
MS Code § 37-1-7 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-7. Grounds and procedure for removal of county superintendent

 For continued neglect of duty, drunkenness, incompetency or official misconduct, the state board of education may remove a county superintendent. However, before the removal, the officer shall have ten (10) days' notice of the charge, and shall be allowed opportunity to make defense.
MS Code § 37-1-9 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-9. Administration of oaths of Mississippi Board of Education; examination of witnesses by board; investigative reports exempt from provisions of Mississippi Public Records Act

    The Mississippi Board of Education, acting by and through its chairman or executive secretary, is authorized to administer oaths, to take or cause depositions to be taken, to subpoena persons and to issue a subpoena to compel production of books, papers, records and other documents. The board shall have the powers of a court to compel witnesses to attend and testify in all matters of investigation by the board.   For noncompliance with a subpoena, the board may apply to the circuit court for an order requiring the person subpoenaed to appear before the board and to testify and produce books, papers, records and documents if so ordered. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished as contempt.       In addition to the exemptions from public access provided in Section 37-11-51, investigative reports shall be exempt from the provisions of the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, but the board may choose to make public all or any part of an investigative report.   For the purposes of this subsection (2), "investigative report" includes documentation on which it is based and means records that are compiled by the board, the Department of Education, the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development, or the Accreditation Commission in the process of investigating alleged misconduct that could result in disciplinary action, the disclosure of which would impede, harm or jeopardize the investigation, or that would: (i) reveal the identity of informants or witnesses; (ii) deprive a person of a right to a fair trial or an impartial adjudication; or (iii) endanger the life or safety of a public official or employee or confidential informants or witnesses.
MS Code § 37-1-11 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-11. Duties of State Department of Education and local boards as to preservation of classroom instructional time and paperwork reduction

  The school day shall be preserved for the purpose of teaching. It is the intent of the Legislature that every effort be made by the State Department of Education and the local school boards to protect the instructional time in the classroom and to reduce the amount of paperwork which must be completed by teachers.   The State Board of Education shall adopt rules that provide for simplifying and reducing the number and length of written reports and other written documents that the State Department of Education requires from school districts and school district employees. The board shall conduct a comprehensive review of its rules to simplify and to reduce the number and length of reports required from school districts and school district employees. The State Department of Education shall provide nonmandatory models to school districts of lesson plans, curriculum guides and other required reports that comply with department reporting requirements.   The State Board of Education and the school board of each school district shall adopt policies to limit and reduce the number and length of written reports that classroom teachers are required to prepare.
MS Code § 37-1-12 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-12. Development and promulgation of regulations for annual reports from school districts and State Department of Education to Legislature

 The State Board of Education shall develop and promulgate regulations for annual reports from school districts and from the State Department of Education to the Legislature. Such regulations shall eliminate duplication, make effective use of technology and enable the Legislature to monitor education in Mississippi. These regulations may include methods to reduce redundant reporting requirements and eliminate inadequate performance measures, and the State Board of Education may include any proposed legislative amendments to state law necessary to improve statewide reporting mandates.
MS Code § 37-1-13 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 1 - State Board of Education|§ 37-1-13. Purchase and use of relocatable classrooms

  The State Board of Education shall issue regulations:   Setting minimum specifications for relocatable classrooms for the public school districts;   Approving or disapproving plans for relocatable classrooms for public school districts;   Providing a system of requiring local school districts to receive State Department of Education approval before purchase of such relocatable classrooms.     The State Department of Education may, in its discretion, inspect the facilities of any manufacturer of relocatable classrooms for the purpose of determining if State Department of Education minimum specifications are being met.   The State Department of Education shall insure that local school districts advertise for and receive bids as required by state law for purchase of relocatable classrooms. The State Department of Education shall approve plans for relocatable classrooms by persons, firms, corporations or associations permitted to submit bids for consideration, before such bids are submitted to local school districts. The State Department of Education shall have the right to reject any and all relocatable classroom plans submitted. Bids may not be submitted to local school districts, unless persons, firms, corporations or associations have State Department of Education approval.
MS Code § 37-3-1 (2020)
2020 Mississippi Code|Title 37 - Education|Chapter 3 - State Department of Education|§ 37-3-1. Organization of state department of education

  Until July 1, 1983, there shall be a state department of education, which shall consist of a state superintendent of public education, an assistant state superintendent of public education, a director of the division of finance and administration, a director of the division of instruction, a director of the division of school building and transportation services, a director of vocational education, a director of the division of vocational rehabilitation, a director of the division of junior colleges, and such supervisors, assistants or employees as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the above-named divisions.   From and after July 1, 1983, and until July 1, 1984, there shall be a state department of education, which shall consist of a state superintendent of public education, a director of the division of finance and administration, a director of the division of instruction, a director of the division of school building and transportation services, a director of the division of vocational and technical education, who shall be an associate state superintendent of public education, the director of the division of vocational rehabilitation, a director of the division of junior colleges and such supervisors, assistants or employees as may be necessary for the proper functioning of the above-named divisions.   From and after July 1, 1984, there shall be a state department of education which shall be under the direction and supervision of the state superintendent of public education. The state department of education shall be organized into functional divisions as established by the state board of education, including any divisions established by law and prescribing the duties of the directors of such divisions.