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MS HB1531

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Philip Gunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Discontinues the statewide "Mississippi Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (M-STAR)" evaluation process beginning with the 2016-2017 school year
  • Requires each school board to adopt and implement a local teacher evaluation system designed to measure effectiveness for all licensed teachers and promote continuous professional improvement
  • Mandates school districts submit their evaluation policies to the State Department of Education for approval before implementation, with the department providing recommendations if policies are deficient
  • Directs the State Department of Education to prepare a model teacher evaluation policy that local school boards may voluntarily adopt
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

MS Statewide Teacher Appraisal Rubric (M-STAR); discontinue and require local districts to adopt teacher evaluation system.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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