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MS HB1255

Bill

Status

Failed

6/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the cap on the number of National Board Certified school nurses eligible to receive a $6,000 annual salary supplement (previously limited to 35 nurses).

  • Removes the cap on the number of certified academic language therapists eligible to receive a $6,000 annual salary supplement (previously limited to 20 therapists).

  • Maintains the $6,000 annual salary supplement for licensed teachers with National Board Master Teacher certification, school counselors with National Certified School Counselor endorsement, and speech-language pathologists and audiologists with appropriate certifications.

  • Requires eligible professionals to submit documentation to the State Department of Education by October 15 for the full supplement in the current school year, or by February 15 for a prorated supplement beginning the second term.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

National board certification annual salary supplement; remove cap on number of nurses and speech-language pathologists eligible for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

6/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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