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MS HB307
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Authorizes local school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to public school students, with compensation determined by the school board.
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Establishes eligibility for state reimbursement when a school district employs at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students.
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Provides 50% reimbursement from the State Department of Education for the salary costs of eligible social workers and psychologists.
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Requires school district superintendents to apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement in the manner prescribed by the department.
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Effective date: July 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019