MS HB117

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

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

The $6,000 supplement is in addition to any other compensation and fringe benefits the nurse may be entitled to receive.

An employee can receive only one $6,000 annual salary supplement even if holding multiple qualifying national certifications.