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MS HB182
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Hines
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school board members to receive excused absences from regular board meetings for family emergencies resulting from illness or death of an immediate family member without penalty.
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Defines "immediate family member" as spouse, children, parents, grandparents, brothers, and sisters of the board member.
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Exempts absences due to family emergencies from the 20% absence threshold that otherwise requires board members to reimburse their school district for proportionate salary amounts.
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Clarifies that special meetings shall not count toward per diem or annual salary compensation calculations under Section 37-6-13.
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Takes effect July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
School board members; authorize excused absences from board meeting in the event of family emergency.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020