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MS SB2001

Bill

Status

Failed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the probationary period for certified school district employees (teachers, principals, superintendents, and other licensed professionals) from 2 years to 3 years for those hired between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2016
  • Increases the probationary period to 4 years for certified employees hired on or after July 1, 2016
  • For employees transferring between school districts hired between July 1, 2014 and July 1, 2016, requires 2 years continuous employment with current district and 3 years total in Mississippi public schools
  • For transferred employees hired after July 1, 2015, requires 3 years continuous employment with current district and 4 years total in Mississippi public schools
  • Does not apply the Education Employment Procedures Law to charter school employees or employees hired during declared states of emergency

Legislative Description

Education Employment Procedures Law; increase probationary period for newly hired certified employees on phased-in basis.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Education1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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