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MS SB2248

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 37-19-7 to remove the cap limiting licensed school nurses with National Board Certification to 35 eligible recipients for the $6,000 annual salary supplement.

  • Licensed school nurses who acquire certification from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, Inc. remain eligible for the $6,000 annual salary supplement plus fringe benefits in addition to other compensation.

  • School nurses must submit certification documentation to the State Department of Education by October 15 for full year supplement eligibility, or by February 15 for prorated supplement beginning second term of school year.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Salary supplement for national board certified school nurses; increase number of nurses eligible.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/5/2016

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