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MS SB2102

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to employ assistant teachers/reading instructors in each kindergarten, first-, second-, and third-grade class under the "Mississippi Elementary Schools Assistant Teacher Program"
  • Assistant teachers must have at least a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing skills, verified through state testing procedures
  • Establishes minimum salary of $12,500 for assistant teachers beginning in the 2007-2008 school year, with potential annual increases tied to state revenue growth exceeding 5%
  • Requires school districts to submit reading improvement plans and develop educational accountability assessments including pretests and posttests for grades 1-6 to receive funding
  • Mandates annual preservice orientation, periodic workshops, and training for administrators and teachers on effective use of assistant teachers; State Department of Education must develop uniform statewide training module and conduct annual program evaluations

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2017

Full Bill Text

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