House Bill 1535 Summary

• Brings forward 18 sections of Mississippi Code relating to selection and qualifications of school superintendents for possible future amendments.

• Requires school district superintendents to hold a valid administrator's license and have at least 4 years of classroom or administrative experience.

• Establishes that county superintendents of education are elected or appointed depending on county classification and local voter preferences through referendums.

• Includes provisions for school board employment contracts (up to 4 years for superintendents, 3 years for principals and licensed employees) with salary contingencies based on attendance and available funds.

• Addresses procedures for school district consolidation, boundary changes, accreditation standards, and state intervention in failing school districts through conservatorships and emergency declarations.