View APA submissions in the Mississippi Administrative Bulletin on the Secretary of State’s website.
Administrative Procedures Act (APA) Notice
Office of Special Education
Mississippi Seeks Public Comment on Revised Learning Goals for Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Alternate History Elements and Alternate Social Studies Elements
On June 13, 2019, the State Board of Education (SBE) granted approval to begin the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) process to establish the following alternate content standards:
- 2019 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Alternate History Elements
- 2019 Mississippi Alternate Academic Achievement Standards for Alternate Social Studies Elements
The approved standards will be implemented during the 2019-2020 school year. The alternate academic achievement standards are designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities and are aligned with the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards.
Please submit written comments to Bobby Richardson, Office of Special Education, via email at alternatestandardscomments@mdek12.org or regular mail to 359 North West Street, Jackson, MS 39201, on or before 5:00 p.m., on July 26, 2019.