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MS HB58

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Mark Formby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School year reduced from 180 to 170 days of required instruction for all Mississippi public schools
  • School term opening date prohibited before the last Monday in August, with local school boards setting the specific date
  • Licensed personnel contracts reduced from minimum 187 employment days to 177 days
  • Existing 2016-2017 contracts must be shortened by at least 10 days without reducing annual salary
  • Teacher salary scale applies to all teachers with contracts meeting the new minimum employment day requirement

Legislative Description

School term; revise to prohibit beginning before last Monday in August.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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