MS SB2285

Amends Section 37-9-59 to eliminate the requirement for a due process hearing when a licensed school district employee is suspended for five days or less.

Employees suspended for five days or less must be notified of charges and given an opportunity to respond, with the superintendent's decision subject to school board review upon employee request.

Suspended employees are prohibited from requesting a hearing under Section 37-9-101 et seq., though they may appeal the superintendent's decision to the school board.

Preserves existing restrictions preventing school superintendents and employees in conservator school districts from requesting hearings for dismissals or terminations.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.