MS SB2173

Increases the probationary period for certified school district employees (teachers, principals, superintendents, and other licensed professional personnel) before they are subject to Education Employment Procedures Law protections on a phased-in basis.

Employees hired prior to July 1, 2013 remain subject to a 2-year probationary period with their district.

Employees hired on or after July 1, 2013 but before July 1, 2015 are subject to a 3-year probationary period; employees hired on or after July 1, 2015 are subject to a 4-year probationary period.

For transferring employees hired after July 1, 2013 but before July 1, 2015, requires 2 years with current district and 3 years total Mississippi public school experience; for those hired after July 1, 2014, requires 3 years with current district and 4 years total Mississippi public school experience.

Education Employment Procedures Law does not apply to employees in charter schools or in school districts operating under a gubernatorial state of emergency declaration.