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Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the Asbestos Abatement Accreditation and Certification Act.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 1, eff. 4/4/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-3 - Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the accreditation and certification of persons who perform inspections and reinspections, prepare management plans and perform as air monitors, contractors, project designers, supervisors and workers in abatement projects for the purpose of identifying, evaluating and abating the hazard of asbestos-containing material in public and private elementary and secondary school buildings and in all public and commercial buildings in this state. It is the intent of this chapter that the cost of the administration of this chapter shall be borne fully by the certification fees provided for herein.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 2; Laws, 1994, ch. 508, § 1, eff. 6/30/1994.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-7 - Adoption of certification and accreditation plan

The commission is authorized and directed to adopt regulations for certification of contractors, inspectors, management planners, project designers, air monitors, supervisors and workers. The regulations shall include an accreditation plan which shall be equivalent to paragraphs 1 through 3 of the Model Plan. The accreditation plan shall be no more stringent than the Model Plan, except as provided herein. The regulations and accreditation plan shall include the requirements for all training courses for accreditation of contractors, inspectors, management planners, project designers, air monitors, supervisors and workers. All regulations promulgated by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall not be effective until November 1, 1990. By October 1, 1989, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall designate a university which may offer all training courses set forth in the regulations and accreditation plan and such university may charge reasonable fees to offset costs of the courses offered. The commission shall not approve any training courses offered in Mississippi other than those courses offered at the designated university and those certified abatement worker courses that have received Environmental Protection Agency approval pursuant to Section III of Appendix C to Title 40, Part 763, Subpart E, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 4; Laws, 1990, ch. 517, § 2; Laws, 1994, ch. 508, § 3, eff. 6/30/1994.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-11 - Management planner certificate required

(1)
It is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid management planner certificate to develop a management plan.
(2)
To qualify for an asbestos management planner certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
(i)
Have attained a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited university and be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a registered professional engineer or,
(ii)
have attained a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture or its equivalent from an accredited university and be licensed as an architect by the Mississippi Board of Architecture or,
(iii)
have satisfactorily completed prior to April 1, 1990, an initial management planner training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and any applicable annual refresher training courses approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency such that management planner training has been continuously current and is current as of April 1, 1990, for the purpose of satisfying this paragraph (a) only; however, this subparagraph (iii) shall apply only to applicants applying for a certificate prior to November 1, 1991; and
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for asbestos management planners, except that a management planner training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirements (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Each applicant for a management planner certificate shall, on an annual basis, submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of the certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in subsection (2)(b) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 6; Laws, 1990, ch. 517, § 4; Laws, 1990, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 53, § 2, eff. 6/30/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-13 - Project designer certificate required

(1)
It is unlawful for any person who does not possess a valid project designer certificate to specify engineering methods and work practices under an asbestos project to another person.
(2)
To qualify for a project designer certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
(i)
Have attained a Bachelor of science degree in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited university and be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors as a registered professional engineer or,
(ii)
have attained a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture or its equivalent from an accredited university and be licensed as an architect by the Mississippi Board of Architecture or,
(iii)
have satisfactorily completed prior to April 1, 1990, either a project designer training course or an asbestos abatement contractor training course and a supervisor's training course, each approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and any applicable annual refresher training courses approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency such that applicable training has been continuously current and is current as of April 1, 1990, for the purpose of satisfying this paragraph (a) only; however, this subparagraph (iii) shall apply only to applicants applying for a certificate prior to November 1, 1991;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for project designers, except that a project designer training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant and applicant's employees and agents are familiar with and capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirements (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Each applicant for a project designer certificate shall, on an annual basis, submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of the certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in subsection (2)(b) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 7; Laws, 1990, ch. 517, § 5; Laws, 1990, 1st Ex Sess, ch. 53, § 3, eff. 6/30/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-14 - Air monitors; accreditation and certification requirements; application procedure

(1)
After January 1, 1995, it is unlawful for any person who does not possess a valid air monitor certificate to collect air samples for analysis of asbestos fibers during an abatement project.
(2)
To qualify for an air monitor certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for supervisors. A supervisor training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency completed satisfactorily shall be sufficient to meet this requirement;
(c)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for collecting and evaluating air samples; and
(d)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Applicants for an air monitor certificate shall submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of this certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in paragraphs (2)(b) and (2)(c) of this section. The applicant shall pay the applicable annual fee upon submitting his application for the air monitor certificate to the commission.
Laws, 1994, ch. 508, § 5, eff. 6/30/1994.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-15 - Contractor certificate required

(1)
It is unlawful for any person who does not possess a valid contractor certificate to contract with another person for asbestos abatement.
(2)
To qualify for a contractor certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for contractors, except that a contractor training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant and the applicant's employees, subcontractors and agents are familiar with and are capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirements (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Applicants for a contractor certificate shall submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of the certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in subsection (2)(b) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 8, eff. 4/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-17 - Supervisor certificate required

(1)
It is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid supervisor certificate to direct an asbestos project.
(2)
To qualify for an asbestos abatement supervisor certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for supervisors, except that a supervisor training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirement (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Applicants for a supervisor certificate shall submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of this certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in subsection (2)(b) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 9, eff. 4/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-19 - Inspector certificate required

(1)
It is unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid inspector certificate to work as an asbestos inspector.
(2)
To qualify for an inspector certificate, an applicant shall:
(a)
Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(b)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for inspectors, except that an inspector training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement; and
(c)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and capable of complying with all federal and state laws and regulations.
(3)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirements (b) and (c) of subsection (2) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(4)
Applicants for an inspector certificate shall submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of the certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of the training course(s) specified in subsection (2)(b) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 10, eff. 4/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-21 - Worker certificate required

(1)
It shall be unlawful for an individual who does not possess a valid worker certificate to work as a worker on an asbestos project.
(2)
It shall be unlawful for a contractor to employ a person as a worker on an asbestos project who does not possess a valid worker certificate in accordance with this section.
(3)
To qualify for a worker certificate an individual shall:
(a)
Satisfactorily complete a commission-approved training course for abatement workers, except that a worker training course approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency satisfactorily completed shall be sufficient to meet this requirement;
(b)
Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the commission that the applicant is familiar with and is capable of complying fully with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations; and
(c)
Provide written proof satisfactory to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, of a physical examination by a physician licensed by the State Board of Medical Licensure or by a physician licensed to practice medicine in any other state approving the applicant to work on an asbestos project. Requirement (c) of subsection (3) shall be renewed every three (3) years. A chest X-ray is not required for either the initial or any renewal application.
(4)
Any certificate issued by the commission pursuant to this section and requirements (a) and (b) of subsection (3) of this section shall be renewed on an annual basis.
(5)
Applicants for a worker certificate shall submit to the commission, on forms prepared by the commission, an application for issuance or renewal of the certificate, whichever is applicable, and a certificate that shows satisfactory completion of training course(s) specified in subsection (3)(a) above and shall pay the applicable annual fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 11; Laws, 1990, ch. 517, § 6; Laws, 1991, ch. 313 § 1, eff. 3/15/1991.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-23 - Denial of issuance or renewal of certificates

The commission may deny to issue or renew any certificate required by Sections
37-138-11
through
37-138-21
if (a) there has been a failure to comply with the application procedures established by this chapter and by regulations promulgated by the commission, or (b) if the applicant fails to satisfy the application criteria established by this chapter and by regulations promulgated by the commission, or (c) if the applicant fails to pay the applicable annual certificate fee.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 12, eff. 4/4/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-25 - Certificate fees and special revenue fund

(1)
The commission is authorized to assess and collect fees for the issuance and annual renewal of certificates for management planner, project designer, air monitor, contractor, supervisor, inspector and worker pursuant to Sections
37-138-11
through
37-138-21
in amounts sufficient to fully administer this chapter. The fees assessed pursuant to this section are conditions precedent to the issuance and renewal of the certificates set forth in Sections
37-138-11
through
37-138-21
.
(2)
There is hereby established a special revenue fund to be known as the Asbestos Abatement Accreditation and Certification Act Fund (the fund) to be deposited in an approved state depository and expended by appropriation approval by the Legislature for the administration of this chapter as provided by law. The interest obtained from any investment or deposit of monies in the fund shall be deposited by the State Treasurer to such fund. Furthermore, all monies collected as fees for certificates provided by this chapter shall, not later than sixty (60) days next succeeding the month in which collections were made, be paid over to the fund.
(3)
If the total of monies deposited into the fund exceeds the appropriation by the Legislature for the administration of this chapter, the monies shall be retained in the depository for the fund to be expended by appropriation approval by the Legislature for the administration of this chapter as provided by law in the next succeeding fiscal year.
(4)
The commission shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the administration of and expenditures from the fund.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 13; Laws, 1994, ch. 508, § 6, eff. 6/30/1994.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-29 - Reciprocity; rules and regulations

The commission may establish requirements for reciprocity for accreditation and certification of management planners, project designers, contractors, supervisors, inspectors and workers with other states that have established accreditation and certification programs that meet or exceed the Model Plan and the accreditation and certification requirements of this chapter. The commission shall have the authority to issue orders and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out this section.
Laws, 1989, ch. 505, § 15, eff. 4/4/1989.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 138 - ASBESTOS ABATEMENT ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION ACT (§§ 37-138-1 — 37-138-31) › Section 37-138-31 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Laws, 1994, ch. 508, § 7, eff. 6/30/1994.
Laws, 1990, ch. 517, § 8.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed herein, except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(a)
"Board" means the State Board of Education.
(b)
"School" means the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 1; Laws, 1990, ch. 535, § 11, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-3 - Creation of school; purpose; State Board of Education as governing body; duties of Board

(1)
There is hereby created the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science which shall be a residential school for eleventh and twelfth grade high school students located on the campus of the Mississippi University for Women.
(2)
The school shall be governed by the State Board of Education.
(3)
The board shall develop a plan relating to the opening, the operation and the funding of the school. Such plan shall be presented to the Legislature during the 1988 Regular Session and shall include an equitable and reasonable plan for student recruitment without regard to race, creed or color.
(4)
The purpose of the school shall be to educate the gifted and talented students of the state, and its curriculum and admissions policies shall reflect such purpose.
(5)
The board shall prepare the annual budget for the school.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 2; Laws, 1990, ch. 535, § 12, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-5 - Director of school

The board may hire a director when it so deems one necessary and when sufficient funds have been appropriated. The director shall serve at the board's will and pleasure. He shall be the chief administrative officer of the school and shall administer the school in accordance with policies established by the board. The director shall be responsible for such administrative duties and functions as the board shall so prescribe. The board shall be authorized, in its discretion, to delegate to the director such of its powers and duties as it deems appropriate.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 3, eff. 7/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-7 - Assistance of Department of Education and Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning; authority of governing body to enter into agreements and contracts

The board shall be authorized to solicit and utilize the staff of the State Department of Education, staff of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and other state agencies as required for the implementation of this chapter. In addition, the board shall be authorized to contract or enter into agreements with other agencies and/or private research centers that it may deem necessary to carry out its duties and functions.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 4, eff. 7/1/1987.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-9 - State Board of Education as exclusive governing body; rules and regulations; emphasis of school

The board shall be the exclusive governing body of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science and is hereby authorized and empowered to promulgate rules and regulations required to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The emphasis of this school shall be dedicated to the academic teaching of mathematics and the sciences, but shall not preclude some emphasis being placed on the arts and humanities as deemed appropriate by the board.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 5; Laws, 1990, ch. 595, § 13, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-11 - Authority to receive contributions

For the operation and support of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, the board is authorized and empowered to receive contributions, donations, gifts, bequests of money, other forms of financial assistance and/or property, equipment, materials or manpower from persons, foundations, trust funds, corporations, organizations and other sources, private or public, to be expended and utilized by said board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 6; Laws, 1990, ch. 535, § 14, eff. 7/1/1990.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 139 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (§§ 37-139-1 — 37-139-13) › Section 37-139-13 - Authorization and procedures for expenditures

All expenditures shall be authorized by the board. Such expenditures shall be paid therefrom by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the State Fiscal Management Board. Said State Fiscal Management Board shall issue its warrant upon requisition signed by the proper person, officer or officers in the manner provided by law.
Laws, 1987, ch. 448, § 7; Laws, 1989, ch. 585, § 3, effective 4/25/1989 (became law without the Governor's signature).
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a)
"Board" means the State Board of Education.
(b)
"School" means the Mississippi School of the Arts.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 1, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-3 - Creation of school; purpose; initial enrollment

(1)
There is created the Mississippi School of the Arts, which shall be a residential school for eleventh and twelfth grade high school students located on the campus of Whitworth College in Brookhaven, Mississippi. The purpose of the school shall be to provide a more challenging educational experience for artistically talented and gifted students of the state to develop their full potential, including the teaching of humanities, creative writing, literature, theater, music, dance and visual arts, and the school's curriculum and admissions policies shall reflect that purpose.
(2)
The 2001-2002 school year shall be the first year that the school shall admit students for enrollment, which shall be limited to students in the eleventh grade during the school's first year. Beginning with the 2002-2003 school year, the school shall enroll students in the eleventh and twelfth grades.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 2, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-7 - Director of school

Subject to the availability of funding appropriated therefor, the board may hire a director of the school, who shall serve at the will and pleasure of the board. The director shall be the chief administrative officer of the school and shall administer the school in accordance with the policies established by the board. The director shall be responsible for those administrative duties and functions prescribed by the board, and the board, in its discretion, may delegate to the director such powers and duties as it deems appropriate.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 4, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-9 - Promulgation of rules and regulations; emphasis of school on performing, visual, and literary arts

The board shall be the exclusive governing body of the school and shall promulgate rules and regulations required for the administration and operation of the school, consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The emphasis of the school shall be on the education and training of students in the performing, visual and literary arts and in the humanities, but this emphasis shall not preclude the teaching of those liberal arts and science courses, math and science deemed necessary by the board to provide students with a well-rounded education.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 5, eff. 7/1/1999.
Amended by Laws, 2019, ch. 432, SB 2625,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2019.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-11 - Preparation of annual budget; authority to receive contributions

The board shall prepare the annual budget for the school. For the operation and support of the school, the board may receive contributions, donations, gifts, bequests of money, other forms of financial assistance and property, equipment, materials or manpower from persons, foundations, trust funds, corporations, organizations and other sources, public or private, to be expended and utilized by the board in carrying out this chapter.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 6, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-13 - Expenditures

All expenditures for the school shall be paid by the State Treasurer on warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his warrants upon requisition signed by the proper person, officer or officers.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 7, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-15 - Authority to contract with professional organizations for instruction and educational services

(1)
The State Board of Education may enter into agreements with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra for providing classical music educational services to students in Grades Kindergarten through 12 at the Mississippi School of the Arts or at any other public school facility in Mississippi, subject to specific appropriation therefor by the Legislature. Such educational services shall include:
(a)
music history, music instrument, and music performance instruction in the classroom;
(b)
symphony concerts for the students, programmed to support and enhance the teaching of history, literature and science;
(c)
chamber ensemble and chamber orchestra performances where members serve as educators as well as performers;
(d)
organizing and developing student performing ensembles, where members serve as music instrument instructors, conductors and performers;
(e)
symphony concerts for students, parents and other residents to enhance the position of the school as center of the local community; and
(f)
other services to be determined by agreement.
(2)
The State Board of Education is encouraged to enter into contractual agreements with professional arts organizations, including the Mississippi Museum of Art, New Stage Theatre and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, for providing instruction, concerts, exhibits, performances and other outreach programs at the Mississippi School of the Arts or at any other public school facility in Mississippi.
Laws, 1999, ch. 591, § 8, eff. 7/1/1999.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 140 - MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (§§ 37-140-1 — 37-140-17) › Section 37-140-17 - "'Helen Furlow Scruggs Y Hut" designated

From and after July 1, 2003, the "Y Hut," located on the campus of the Mississippi School of the Arts, shall be renamed the "Helen Furlow Scruggs Y Hut."
Laws, 2003, ch. 365, § 1, eff. 7/1/2003.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-1 - Short title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The University Research Center Act of 1988."
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 2, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-3 - University Research Center created; powers and duties of Commissioner of Higher Education

(1)
There is hereby created the University Research Center, as an agency of the State of Mississippi, hereinafter referred to as the "center," which shall have full authority to contract and to be contracted with. The Commissioner of Higher Education shall serve as the Director for the center.
(2)
The center shall be under the direction and management of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall, in its discretion, obtain fidelity bonds and determine who and what should be covered thereby and the amount of such bonds.
(3)
The Commissioner of Higher Education, with the approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, shall appoint and employ such staff and employees as he deems necessary to carry out the objectives and purposes of this chapter and Section
57-63-17
and may establish the organizational structure of the center, which shall include the creation of any divisions necessary to implement the duties assigned to the center. It is specifically provided that the commissioner establish such units within the center as he deems necessary to include but not limited to areas of economic analysis, economic forecasting, long range economic development planning, research, grants, services and university and agency coordination and reporting.
(4)
The Commissioner of Higher Education may consolidate the following functions of the central office of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the University Research Center:
(a)
Administrative services;
(b)
Libraries;
(c)
Computer services.
Consolidation of such services shall not affect the duty otherwise imposed by statute upon the University Research Center to assist state agencies with support services including, but not limited to, printing, data processing and libraries. The commissioner shall establish and maintain a branch library at the Department of Economic Development suitable for the economic development research needs of the department. The branch library shall be available for use by the public and by private development organizations.
(5)
The Commissioner of Higher Education shall use savings realized through personnel attrition and other economies created by the reorganization effected in Senate Bill No. 2925, 1988 Regular Session [Laws, 1988, Chapter 518] to establish a special account in the University Research Center out of which funds may be expended to conduct priority research projects by contracting with universities, agencies and individuals.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 3, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-5 - Main office building designated "Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Building"

The main office building of the University Research Center and the Department of Economic Development in the City of Jackson shall be known and designated as the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Building. The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning and the Governor's Office of General Services shall coordinate and cooperate to effect the relocation of the Department of Economic Development to the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Building and any other related agency relocations necessary to accomplish the requirement of this section if such relocation is feasible. If such relocation of the Department of Economic Development to the Paul B. Johnson, Jr. Building is not feasible because of space limitations, the Governor's Office of General Services shall coordinate the relocation of such department to some other location and shall, if possible, secure the amount of space necessary to also place the University Research Center in the same location with the department.
The Office of General Services shall provide proper signs to be placed on the building in accordance with this section.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 4, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-6 - Authorization to charge state agencies and other entities occupying research and development center for certain services

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall be authorized to charge state agencies and other entities that occupy portions of the Paul B. Johnson, Jr., Building, the Edsel E. Thrash Universities Center and the ETV Building for utilities, maintenance and security. Entities shall be charged at a rate of One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per square foot for services provided by the board.
Laws, 2006, ch. 596, § 4, eff. 7/1/2006.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-9 - Financing; "University Research Center Fund"

(1)
The center is authorized and empowered to solicit and accept financial support from sources other than the state, including private sources and foundations. All funds received shall be deposited upon receipt thereof into a special fund in the State Treasury to be known and designated as the "University Research Center Fund." Expenditures from such special fund shall be made in the manner as provided in subsection (3) of Section
37-141-21
. Any funds received and deposited from sources other than the state to the special fund may be utilized for research grants to the center or to other Mississippi institutions; for graduate research fellowships; for buildings and equipment; for library facilities; for permanent exhibits; for advanced studies by research personnel of the center or any of the institutions of higher learning; for honoraria for visiting lecturers; and for like purposes.
(2)
From and after July 1, 1988, any monies remaining in the special fund in the State Treasury known as the Research and Development Center Fund shall be transferred into the University Research Center Fund created in subsection (1) of this section.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 6, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-11 - Coordinated community and statewide planning; "planning fund"

The Department of Economic Development is hereby authorized to cooperate with the planning commissions and development boards, or other similar agencies of other states, and with county, municipal and regional planning commissions or other agencies thereof, for the purposes of securing coordinated community and statewide planning within this state. The Department of Economic Development is further authorized to provide services to include, but not be limited to, planning assistance to cities and other political subdivisions within the state and county; joint municipal, county, regional and metropolitan commissions in the solution of their planning problems; and to contract for, receive and expend federal, state and other funds, whether private or public, for such planning activities, and to that end, there is hereby created within the Department of Economic Development a special fund designated as the "planning fund" to be kept separate and apart from all other funds received by the Department of Economic Development and into which all funds received for planning purposes shall be deposited. Planning assistance, as used in this chapter, shall include the preparation of population, land use, traffic, parking and economic base studies, the preparation of proposed subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances, and the development of plans to guide public and private development.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 7, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-13 - Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning to administrate center; center to advise government; programs and projects

(1)
The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall have responsibility for the administration of the center. By so designating the board of trustees as administrator for the center, the Legislature hereby expresses its intent that the center shall have a relationship of close cooperation and coordination with the several universities but that the center shall not be under the control or influence of any single institution. With the approval of the board of trustees, academically eligible center staff may hold appointment to faculties of state universities and university faculty members may be assigned to the center.
(2)
The Mississippi Department of Economic Development, being the economic development agency for the state, shall advise on the programs and projects of the center focused upon economic development.
(3)
The center may advise the various agencies and departments of state government regarding internal research needs and programs and shall assist in the establishment of such programs where needed. These programs shall be coordinated by the center in order to minimize duplication of effort, to maximize utilization of data and equipment and to standardize procedures for the more efficient pursuit of research.
(4)
Communities, counties, special-purpose districts, multicounty area development groupings and other such organizations may call upon the center for informational services. Specific research projects may be undertaken by the center for such organizations on a contract basis.
(5)
The center may provide advice and counsel, consistent with its duties and responsibilities, to the private business community. Consultation and information may also be made available to other segments of the private business community. Advice and assistance for the establishment of research programs within business organizations may be provided by the center. Specific research projects may be undertaken by the center for private business on a contract basis. The center may solicit and accept grants and other financial aid or support from private sources.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 8, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-15 - Branch operations

With the approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the center may establish and staff branch operations at various universities within the state.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 9, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-17 - Annual report

The center, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, shall prepare an annual report of economic development activities of those agencies and institutions subject to the Board of Trustees. The report shall describe:
(a)
Economic development efforts and accomplishments of the University Research Center, each university, and each institute.
(b)
Efforts and accomplishments of the center in coordinating economic development activities among the universities.
(c)
Recommendations of the center for coordination and utilization of university resources in economic development, for university-based initiatives in economic development, and for funding related to economic development and plans of the universities.
(d)
Assistance rendered to the Department of Economic Development by the center and each university.
(e)
Activities and accomplishments of staff assigned to planning and development districts pursuant to Section
37-141-19
.
(f)
Any other information which the center wishes to present.
The annual report shall be submitted to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee not later than July 1 of each year.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 10, eff. 7/1/1988.
Mississippi Code 1972 (2023) › Title 37 - EDUCATION (§§ 37-NEW-001 — 37-NEW01-004) › Chapter 141 - THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER ACT OF 1988 (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-57) › IN GENERAL (§§ 37-141-1 — 37-141-23) › Section 37-141-19 - Appointees at each university responsible for economic development activities

The Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning shall require that the president of each university under its jurisdiction designate, at the level of vice-president, a person responsible for economic development activities at the university. The person so designated shall be the primary contact at each university for the center in carrying out its responsibilities related to coordinating, assisting, monitoring and reporting on economic development activities at the universities.
Laws, 1988, ch. 518, § 11, eff. 7/1/1988.