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MS HB967
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Authorizes local school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to public school students.
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School districts employing at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students are eligible for 50% reimbursement of each employee's salary from the State Department of Education.
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District superintendents must apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement using procedures prescribed by the department.
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State Department of Education shall pay 50% of salary costs for eligible social workers and psychologists upon receipt of application and required information.
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Takes effect July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014