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MS SB2753
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sampson Jackson
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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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