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MS SB2427

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Videt Carmichael

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-3-9 of Mississippi Code to change how the State Superintendent of Public Education's salary is determined.

  • Transfers salary-setting authority from a fixed percentage of the Commissioner of Higher Education's salary to the State Board of Education, subject to State Personnel Board approval.

  • Maintains existing requirements that the superintendent be appointed by the State Board of Education with Senate advice and consent, hold at least a master's degree, and have minimum five years' educational administration experience.

  • Requires the state superintendent to post a $75,000 bond approved by the Governor and filed with the Secretary of State.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

State Superintendent of Education; State Board of Education shall set salary of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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