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MS SB2637

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the probationary period for newly hired certified school district employees (teachers, principals, superintendents, and other professional personnel) from 2 years to 4 years on a phased-in basis
  • For employees hired on or after July 1, 2017, but before July 1, 2019, the probationary period is 3 years
  • For employees hired on or after July 1, 2019, the probationary period is 4 years
  • For transferred employees from other school districts hired after July 1, 2019, requires 3 years with current district and 4 years total continuous employment in Mississippi public schools
  • The Education Employment Procedures Law does not apply to charter school employees or during declared states of emergency in school districts

Legislative Description

Education Employment Procedures Law; increase probationary period for newly hired certified employees on phased-in basis.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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