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MS HB1383

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-15-15, Mississippi Code of 1972, to provide state-funded health insurance for full-time school cafeteria workers on a phased-in basis beginning in the 2012-2013 school year.

  • State funding for cafeteria worker health insurance increases progressively: 10% (2012-2013), 20% (2013-2014), 40% (2014-2015), 50% (2015-2016), and 100% from 2016-2017 onward.

  • Local school districts must match the state contribution percentage for the cost of health insurance for full-time cafeteria workers.

  • Full-time school cafeteria workers may purchase additional benefits or coverage levels beyond the basic plan at their own expense.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

School cafeteria workers; provide state funded health insurance on a phase-in basis.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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