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MS SB2147
Bill
AI Summary
- Require school districts to employ one assistant teacher/reading instructor for each kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade, and third-grade class, supervised by a licensed teacher
- Authorize assistant teachers to substitute for absent licensed teachers for up to 3 consecutive days, but only for the assigned teacher
- Require assistant teachers to have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading and writing as determined by State Department of Education testing
- Establish minimum annual salary for assistant teachers at $14,000 starting in the 2019-2020 school year, with potential increases based on state revenue growth exceeding 5 percent
- Direct state to allot sufficient funding to school districts for these assistant teachers in addition to regular education program funding, with local districts maintaining prior year contribution levels
- Exempt school districts meeting the highest accreditation standards from certain program implementation requirements
- Effective July 1, 2020
Legislative Description
Assistant teachers/reading instructors; require in each K-3 class.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020
Committee Referrals
Education1/24/2020
Full Bill Text
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