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MS SB2756

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dean Kirby

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires loan recipients to purchase and reside in a county where their school district is located.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019, with the entire program set to be repealed July 1, 2020.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

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2019

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