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MS HB210
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school district boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to students, with compensation fixed by the school board.
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School districts employing at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students are eligible for 50% state reimbursement of salary costs from the State Department of Education.
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Requires eligible district superintendents to apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement using procedures prescribed by the department.
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Permits the State Department of Education to use any funds specifically appropriated for this purpose to reimburse eligible school districts.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018