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MS HB951

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to enrolled and attending students
  • School districts employing at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 students are eligible for 50% state reimbursement of salary costs from the State Department of Education
  • District superintendents must apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement according to department procedures
  • State Department of Education shall pay 50% of salary costs for eligible social workers and psychologists using any funds specifically allocated for this purpose
  • Effective date: July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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