May 16, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Bryant vetoes Ed Dept. personnel board exemptionGov.
House Bill 199 -- now dead -- passed the House 76-42 and the Senate 39-12, with mostly Republicans supporting the measure authored by House Education Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon. It would have extended Personnel Board protections for MDE employees for another year. A measure passed in 2014 had granted a two-year extension, ostensibly so the department could be reorganized and streamlined.
House Bill 199 -- now dead -- passed the House 76-42 and the Senate 39-12, with mostly Republicans supporting the measure authored by House Education Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon. It would have extended Personnel Board protections for MDE employees for another year. A measure passed in 2014 had granted a two-year extension, ostensibly so the department could be reorganized and streamlined.
Apr 14, 2016: Sun Herald: Here's how Mississippi schools could get lawmakers' attention
But funding for public schools eludes our Legislature. HB 458, the bill that will decide how much schools will get, is headed to a conference committee. House conferees are Reps. John Moore, Charles Busby and Herb Frierson. Senate conferees haven't been named.
But funding for public schools eludes our Legislature. HB 458, the bill that will decide how much schools will get, is headed to a conference committee. House conferees are Reps. John Moore, Charles Busby and Herb Frierson. Senate conferees haven't been named.
Apr 14, 2016: WJTV: Status unclear of public school funding formula changes
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore said Thursday that three House members appointed to negotiate have yet to make an offer to senators.
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore said Thursday that three House members appointed to negotiate have yet to make an offer to senators.
Mar 24, 2016: Clarion Ledger: Legislature approves appointed school superintendents
House Education Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, was pleased with its passage, but was wondering aloud if some members didn't realize they were voting on an un-amended bill that would head straight to the governor without more work or debate with the Senate. A companion bill to require school boards be elected and not appointed has died this session. But Moore said the later start of appointed superintendents allows time for more work before it takes effect.
House Education Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, was pleased with its passage, but was wondering aloud if some members didn't realize they were voting on an un-amended bill that would head straight to the governor without more work or debate with the Senate. A companion bill to require school boards be elected and not appointed has died this session. But Moore said the later start of appointed superintendents allows time for more work before it takes effect.
Mar 20, 2016: Sun Herald: Possible MAEP revisions to be hammered out by handful of legislators
House Education Chair John Moore, R-Brandon, said passing "the placeholder" bill gives the leadership more time to mull possible changes to the funding formula, which accounts for the largest single state expenditure -- $2.14 billion for the current fiscal year.
House Education Chair John Moore, R-Brandon, said passing "the placeholder" bill gives the leadership more time to mull possible changes to the funding formula, which accounts for the largest single state expenditure -- $2.14 billion for the current fiscal year.
Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Education Bill Roundup
HB 943: An act to rename the 'Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act" to the "Equal Opportunity for All Students Act." Sponsor: Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon. As presented by Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, the bill revises eligibility for Education Savings Accounts to include low-income as well as special-needs students, with special-needs students still receiving the $6,500, and students from low-, middle- and high-income families receiving $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000, respectively. As of the beginning of the year, families utilize 131 of the 433 vouchers available under the current program.
HB 943: An act to rename the 'Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act" to the "Equal Opportunity for All Students Act." Sponsor: Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon. As presented by Rep. Joel Bomgar, R-Madison, the bill revises eligibility for Education Savings Accounts to include low-income as well as special-needs students, with special-needs students still receiving the $6,500, and students from low-, middle- and high-income families receiving $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000, respectively. As of the beginning of the year, families utilize 131 of the 433 vouchers available under the current program.
Feb 24, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Sex Education’s Last Chance in Mississippi?
The 2011 legislation expires in July, so if sex education is going to be renewed without discontinuation, it needs to be this session. The "Personal Responsibility Act" would bring Mississippi's law more in line with states that require all sex-education options to be "medically accurate and evidence-based." Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, filed a similar bill in the House of Representatives.
The 2011 legislation expires in July, so if sex education is going to be renewed without discontinuation, it needs to be this session. The "Personal Responsibility Act" would bring Mississippi's law more in line with states that require all sex-education options to be "medically accurate and evidence-based." Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, filed a similar bill in the House of Representatives.
Feb 19, 2016: Jackson Free Press: Voucher Bill Moves Forward in Mississippi Legislature
The House Education Committee passed House Bill 943 on a split voice vote Thursday, sending it on to the House Appropriations Committee for more work. The measure allows the state to add almost 5,000 students a year to the program. House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said the idea is to give parents flexibility.
The House Education Committee passed House Bill 943 on a split voice vote Thursday, sending it on to the House Appropriations Committee for more work. The measure allows the state to add almost 5,000 students a year to the program. House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said the idea is to give parents flexibility.
Feb 12, 2016: NewsMs: Empower Mississippi Hopes to Empower More Students Through Expanded ESA Availability
A house bill introduced by Rep. John Moore (R-Brandon), and a senate bill, introduced by Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale), will make the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program available to most students in Mississippi by giving first dibs to students with special needs and then low income students. These bills, if passed, would award scholarships that would allow parents the ability to move their child(ren) to a school that would better suit their needs.
A house bill introduced by Rep. John Moore (R-Brandon), and a senate bill, introduced by Sen. Buck Clarke (R-Hollandale), will make the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program available to most students in Mississippi by giving first dibs to students with special needs and then low income students. These bills, if passed, would award scholarships that would allow parents the ability to move their child(ren) to a school that would better suit their needs.
Sept 17, 2015: Gulf Live: Mississippi education survey positive on Common Core-linked standards
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said he was satisfied with the process that the department is following and is not interested in the Legislature trying to further rewrite the standards.
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said he was satisfied with the process that the department is following and is not interested in the Legislature trying to further rewrite the standards.
Apr 19, 2015: Cottonmouth: Republicans Just Aren't Into You
Friday afternoon, House Education Chairman John Moore (R-Brandon) participated in a panel discussion on public education funding in Mississippi. During his remarks, Chairman Moore presented a list of reasons the Republican Party just isn't into fully funding public education in Mississippi.
Friday afternoon, House Education Chairman John Moore (R-Brandon) participated in a panel discussion on public education funding in Mississippi. During his remarks, Chairman Moore presented a list of reasons the Republican Party just isn't into fully funding public education in Mississippi.
Mar 12, 2015: NewsMs: Equal Opportunity for Students With Special Needs Act Passes House, Back to Work
“This bill is a long ways from the governor’s desk,” says Representative John Moore. There were four amendments to the bill suggested in the House, none of them passed.
“This bill is a long ways from the governor’s desk,” says Representative John Moore. There were four amendments to the bill suggested in the House, none of them passed.
Mar 12, 2015: Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance: 11 Bad Bills: Anti-immigrant and xenophobic; All “DEAD”
HB 1216--Rep John Moore, R, Brandon; “Prohibits the application of foreign laws in Mississippi”
HB 1216--Rep John Moore, R, Brandon; “Prohibits the application of foreign laws in Mississippi”
Mar 12, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Mississippi Special Education Bill Passes that Opponents Say Will Create 'Puppy Mills for Children'
"Most school districts in Mississippi provide the necessary services for children that have special needs, and there are some that do an excellent job. But there are some areas in the state where districts can't or they are not eligible or they're not there for their students," said House education chair John Moore (R-Brandon). "This allows those parents to reach outside of the box and access a service."
"Most school districts in Mississippi provide the necessary services for children that have special needs, and there are some that do an excellent job. But there are some areas in the state where districts can't or they are not eligible or they're not there for their students," said House education chair John Moore (R-Brandon). "This allows those parents to reach outside of the box and access a service."
Mar 7, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Voter intimidation still on the agenda
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, also wants to intimidate public-school teachers. In House Bill 449, Moore proposed not only to stop teachers and administrators from speaking out about political issues on the job, he wanted them fined up to $10,000 if they dare break the rules
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, also wants to intimidate public-school teachers. In House Bill 449, Moore proposed not only to stop teachers and administrators from speaking out about political issues on the job, he wanted them fined up to $10,000 if they dare break the rules
Feb 18, 2015: Clarion Ledger: House approves $106M increase to MAEP
Included in the House's MAEP allocation are funds to provide pay raises to teachers and teaching aides, which together will take about half the $106 million increase, said House Education Committee Chairman and state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon.
Included in the House's MAEP allocation are funds to provide pay raises to teachers and teaching aides, which together will take about half the $106 million increase, said House Education Committee Chairman and state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon.
Feb 13, 2015: CBN: Mississippi Weighs Ban against Sharia Law
"I think we need to make a stand and a statement that we are not going to allow it to be used in our court system," state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, said.
"I think we need to make a stand and a statement that we are not going to allow it to be used in our court system," state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, said.
Feb 12, 2015: WDAM: House bill could change school attendance measurement for MAEP
House Bill 471, which is authored by Representative John Moore (R- Dist. 60), requests that the funding formula be based on enrollment, rather than daily attendance.
House Bill 471, which is authored by Representative John Moore (R- Dist. 60), requests that the funding formula be based on enrollment, rather than daily attendance.
Feb 4, 2015: Jackson Free Press: No Legislation Is Dead Until It’s Dead
After a nearly year-long push from educators and advocates to change the state constitution to require the Legislature to adequately fund public education, House Education Committee Chairman Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, has authored a bill that could hurt their efforts.
After a nearly year-long push from educators and advocates to change the state constitution to require the Legislature to adequately fund public education, House Education Committee Chairman Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, has authored a bill that could hurt their efforts.
Feb 3, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Legislature passes first 'killing deadline'
DEAD. Separating teachers and politics. HB 449, authored by state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, would have fined teachers for engaging in any political activities while in performance of official duties.
DEAD. Separating teachers and politics. HB 449, authored by state Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, would have fined teachers for engaging in any political activities while in performance of official duties.
Feb 2, 2015: NewsMs: Teaching Islam at Florence Middle School, Angry Parents Take Assignments to Their Representative - A picture of that assignment was sent to District 60 Representative John Moore. “A parent has sent a copy of some information that she said was being taught in the class,” says Moore, “I try not to jump to judgement, but I sent word to her and others down there to go talk to the principal.”
Jan 30, 2015: Hattiesburg American: Bill would block fee on tobacco-using state employees
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, sponsored the bill. Moore, a smoker who is covered by state insurance, said the issue goes beyond tobacco use. He warns that the insurance board could unfairly impose higher premiums on other classes, such as obese people or people with cancer.
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, sponsored the bill. Moore, a smoker who is covered by state insurance, said the issue goes beyond tobacco use. He warns that the insurance board could unfairly impose higher premiums on other classes, such as obese people or people with cancer.
Jan 28, 2015: Hattiesburg American: House panel seeks $1K pay raise for assistant teachers
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, a Brandon Republican, says assistant teachers were omitted from a teacher pay raise measure that lawmakers passed last year.
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, a Brandon Republican, says assistant teachers were omitted from a teacher pay raise measure that lawmakers passed last year.
Jan 26, 2015: WJTV: Bill Proposing $5M for City of Jackson
However, one legislator says $5-million may not be possible. "It will take a lot of convincing to convince me that we should spend $5-million." says Republican Representative John Moore. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee. Moore says he's got some concerns with legislators getting involved in city business. "The only thing that scares me is if we, the Legislature, goes in to the business of giving cities for money for police and cars then every other city in the state will line up for their fair share," explains Moore.
However, one legislator says $5-million may not be possible. "It will take a lot of convincing to convince me that we should spend $5-million." says Republican Representative John Moore. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee. Moore says he's got some concerns with legislators getting involved in city business. "The only thing that scares me is if we, the Legislature, goes in to the business of giving cities for money for police and cars then every other city in the state will line up for their fair share," explains Moore.
Jan 23, 2014: Jackson Free Press: Bills to Stop 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' Pass House
“You just hit the nail on the head,” House Education Chairman Rep. John Moore responded sarcastically.
“You just hit the nail on the head,” House Education Chairman Rep. John Moore responded sarcastically.
Jan 24, 2015: Sun Herald: Miss. health officer opposes change to vaccine requirement
The conscientious objections bill awaits debate in the House Education Committee. Similar bills have died in previous years when they were sent to other committees. The Education Committee chairman, Republican Rep. John Moore of Brandon, said he doesn't know whether the bill will gain enough momentum to survive this year
The conscientious objections bill awaits debate in the House Education Committee. Similar bills have died in previous years when they were sent to other committees. The Education Committee chairman, Republican Rep. John Moore of Brandon, said he doesn't know whether the bill will gain enough momentum to survive this year
Jan 23, 2015: Daily Journal: House approves renaming Common Core
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said time and again Thursday as the proposal was debated on the House floor that the legislation would not require the state Board of Education to replace the Common Core academic standards.
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, said time and again Thursday as the proposal was debated on the House floor that the legislation would not require the state Board of Education to replace the Common Core academic standards.
Jan 13, 2015: Clarion Ledger: Gunn introduces bill to kill Common Core
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, didn't immediately return a call for comment.
House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, R-Brandon, didn't immediately return a call for comment.
Jan 7, 2015: Jackson Free Press: Legislators on a Tight Rope, Walking a Fine Line
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, echoed Reeves' statements, saying that the Legislature will fund education greater than ever before by looking at increasing the amount of money teachers receive for supplies and focused programs like the third-grade reading gate and the pre-kindergarten program. Still, he said, full funding of MAEP is likely unreasonable.
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, chairman of the House Education Committee, echoed Reeves' statements, saying that the Legislature will fund education greater than ever before by looking at increasing the amount of money teachers receive for supplies and focused programs like the third-grade reading gate and the pre-kindergarten program. Still, he said, full funding of MAEP is likely unreasonable.
Oct 23, 2014: North Mississippi Daily Journal: Legislators to discuss education
The “Eyes on Education” forum will be held on Tuesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Foster Auditorium of the Lee County Library. It will feature Senate Education Chairman Gray Tollison, House Education Chairman John Moore and three lawmakers who represent parts of Lee County – Sen. Hob Bryan, Sen. Russell Jolly and Rep. Steve Holland.
The “Eyes on Education” forum will be held on Tuesday night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Helen Foster Auditorium of the Lee County Library. It will feature Senate Education Chairman Gray Tollison, House Education Chairman John Moore and three lawmakers who represent parts of Lee County – Sen. Hob Bryan, Sen. Russell Jolly and Rep. Steve Holland.
Oct 13, 2014: Growing Mississippi: MDAC and Mississippi Department of Education Celebrate Farm to School Week
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce collaborated with the Mississippi Department of Education to celebrate the third annual Mississippi Farm to School Week on October 9, 2014, at StoneBridge Elementary School in Brandon, Mississippi. Students dined with special guests including Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Preston Sullivan, Senate Agriculture Committee Vice-Chairman Russell Jolly, State Senator Josh Harkins, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, State Representative Mark Baker, Brandon Mayor Butch Lee, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Operations Officer Todd Ivey, Rankin County School District Superintendent Dr. Lynn Weathersby, as well as the Mississippi farmers responsible for growing some of the lunch menu items.
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce collaborated with the Mississippi Department of Education to celebrate the third annual Mississippi Farm to School Week on October 9, 2014, at StoneBridge Elementary School in Brandon, Mississippi. Students dined with special guests including Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Cindy Hyde-Smith, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Preston Sullivan, Senate Agriculture Committee Vice-Chairman Russell Jolly, State Senator Josh Harkins, House Education Committee Chairman John Moore, State Representative Mark Baker, Brandon Mayor Butch Lee, Mississippi Department of Education Chief Operations Officer Todd Ivey, Rankin County School District Superintendent Dr. Lynn Weathersby, as well as the Mississippi farmers responsible for growing some of the lunch menu items.
Oct 3, 2014: Gulf Live: Enrollment increasing in Mississippi Medicaid and CHIP programs
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, who also serves on the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, said Friday: "It's relatively hard to get on Medicaid, which it should be."
Rep. John Moore, R-Brandon, who also serves on the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, said Friday: "It's relatively hard to get on Medicaid, which it should be."
Aug 9, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Joe Rogers: Why Did Schools Steal Summer?
My understanding is that Mississippi law requires a minimum of 180. As it happens, there was an effort this year to shorten that: State Representative John Moore of Brandon proposed lopping off five days.
Feb 13, 2014: WJTV: Scott County Superintendent, School Board Resign
“I will continue working with the State Board of Education to identify solutions that are best for the students in this district, and I thank Rep. Randy Rushing, Rep. John Moore and Sen. Terry Burton for their assistance,” Gov. Bryant said.
My understanding is that Mississippi law requires a minimum of 180. As it happens, there was an effort this year to shorten that: State Representative John Moore of Brandon proposed lopping off five days.
Feb 13, 2014: WJTV: Scott County Superintendent, School Board Resign
“I will continue working with the State Board of Education to identify solutions that are best for the students in this district, and I thank Rep. Randy Rushing, Rep. John Moore and Sen. Terry Burton for their assistance,” Gov. Bryant said.