MS HB442

Revises superintendent qualifications to include a master's degree in any subject area plus minimum 4 years of classroom or administrative experience, OR a bachelor's degree plus 10 years of administrative/senior management/supervisory experience approved by the local school board.

Establishes a nontraditional route for administrator licensure allowing individuals with a master's degree in any subject area plus 10 years of administrative/senior management/supervisory experience to qualify for a standard administrator license.

Exempts individuals pursuing administrator licensure under the nontraditional route from passing a State Board of Education assessment requirement.

Effective January 1, 2019, requires all public school district superintendents to be appointed by the local school board rather than elected by voters.

Takes effect July 1, 2017.