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MS HB307

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Establishes eligibility for state reimbursement when a school district employs at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students.

  • Provides 50% reimbursement from the State Department of Education for the salary costs of eligible social workers and psychologists.

  • Requires school district superintendents to apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement in the manner prescribed by the department.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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