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MS HB209

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hopkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum teacher salaries by $1,000 per year for four consecutive school years beginning 2017-2018 through 2020-2021, totaling a $4,000 cumulative increase.

  • Establishes new minimum salary schedules for each year (2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021) with salaries varying by teacher certification level (AAAA, AAA, AA, A) and years of experience.

  • Brings forward Section 37-151-7 on the Mississippi Adequate Education Program (MAEP) funding formula for possible amendment.

  • Maintains existing provisions for salary supplements including $6,000 annual bonuses for National Board Certified Teachers and $4,000 supplements for certified teachers in specified economically disadvantaged counties.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Teachers salaries; provide for $4,000.00 increase over four years at $1,000.00/year beginning with the 2017-2018 term.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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