MS SB2160

Increases the probationary period for newly hired certified school employees (teachers, principals, superintendents) from 2 years to 3 years for those hired on or after July 1, 2015 but before July 1, 2017

Extends the probationary period to 4 years for certified employees hired on or after July 1, 2017

Employees hired before July 1, 2015 retain the original 2-year probationary period to qualify for Education Employment Procedures Law (EEPL) protections

Teachers transferring between Mississippi school districts must complete 2-3 years with their new district and 3-4 total years in Mississippi public schools (depending on hire date) to receive EEPL protections

EEPL protections continue to not apply to charter school employees or employees hired during a declared state of emergency