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MS HB319

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the cap of 35 licensed school nurses eligible for a $6,000 annual salary supplement for holding National Board Certification from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, Inc.

  • School nurses must submit documentation of certification to the State Department of Education by October 15 to receive the full supplement in the current school year, or by February 15 to receive a prorated supplement beginning the second term.

  • The salary supplement is in addition to other compensation and fringe benefits, and local school districts cannot reduce any local supplement paid to certified school nurses.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

National board certified school nurses; remove cap on number of eligible for annual salary supplement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Education1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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