MS HB108

Reduces the minimum public school scholastic year from 180 to 170 days effective July 1, 2019.

Reduces the minimum employment term for school district contracts with licensed personnel from 187 to 177 days, with no reduction to annual salaries for existing 2019-2020 contracts.

Updates the teacher salary scale to apply to teachers with contracts of at least 170 days (matching the new scholastic year requirement).

Makes conforming amendments to compulsory school attendance law, education funding formulas, and disaster relief provisions to reflect the 10-day reduction in the school year.