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MS SB2756
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-159-11 to require the Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program be administered in conjunction with any conforming loan instead of specifically the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae).
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Provides home loans up to $6,000 to licensed teachers working in areas designated as having critical teacher shortages by the State Board of Education.
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Converts loans to interest-free grants at a rate of one-third of the loan amount per year of service; teachers must complete three years of service or repay the loan plus interest and potential attorney fees.
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Requires loan recipients to purchase and reside in a county where their school district is located.
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Takes effect July 1, 2019, with the entire program set to be repealed July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program; administered by SDE in conjunction with any conforming loan.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019