Local funds do not follow students when they are accepted to the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.

Administrators at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS) addressed the State Board of Education last week to cover several changes they believe would benefit the school and its students.

MSMS Executive Director Ginger Tedder spoke to the need for building maintenance as well as additional appropriations and scholarship opportunities for the students.

MSMS is geared toward gifted students in 10th to 12th grade who meet certain criteria, such as a high GPA in math and science, high ACT score, and other considerations.

The school’s budget is being outpaced by operational expenses, Tedder told the Board. This year, MSMS has a total of 232 students, all of whic

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