MS HB1047

Removes the cap of 35 on the number of nationally board-certified nurses employed by school districts who receive a $6,000 annual salary supplement.

Removes the cap of 20 on the number of nationally certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists employed by school districts who receive a $6,000 annual salary supplement.

Establishes a $6,000 annual salary supplement for state-licensed athletic trainers employed by school districts who acquire Board Certification from the Board of Certification, Inc., with a cap of 20 recipients.

Requires certified athletic trainers to submit documentation by October 15 for full-year supplement eligibility or by February 15 for prorated supplement beginning in the second term of the school year.

Effective July 1, 2021.