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MS SB2753

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each Mississippi school district to employ at least one assistant teacher/reading instructor in every kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade classroom
  • Assistant teachers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing skills as verified by State Department of Education testing
  • Establishes a minimum annual salary of $12,500 for assistant teachers as of the 2007-2008 school year, with adjustments based on General Fund Revenue Estimate growth exceeding 5%
  • Directs the State Department of Education to develop uniform training modules and annually evaluate the program on district and state levels
  • Requires school districts receiving funding to submit reading improvement plans, establish educational accountability measures with pretests and posttests for Grades 1-6, and provide mandatory teacher and administrator training on assistant teacher supervision
  • Takes effect July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Assistant teachers/reading instructors; require in each K-3 class.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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