Mississippi § 37-51-1 - Legislative findings and declarations.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-51-1 — Legislative findings and declarations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-51-1. Legislative findings and declarations.
It is hereby determined and declared that the state reaffirms its commitment and dedication to public school education; that nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed in any manner whatever to be an abandonment or impairment of public school education in this state; that the state calls upon all public school trustees, administrators, teachers, parents, and the public at large to continue full support of the public school system of this state; and that, especially during these difficult times, all school officials, administrators, teachers and others with primary responsibility for the public school system merit and need continued support and encouragement in their efforts.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 37-51-1
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-51-1 cover?
Section 37-51-1 ("Legislative findings and declarations.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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