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MS HB181

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to students in public schools.

  • School districts meeting a ratio of at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students are eligible for reimbursement of 50% of each professional's salary from the State Department of Education.

  • Superintendent must apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement using procedures prescribed by the department.

  • State Department of Education shall pay eligible school districts 50% of the salary costs for qualifying social workers and psychologists.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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