MS HB1243

Caps the State Superintendent of Public Education's salary at no more than 150% of the Governor's salary, effective July 1, 2021, with the salary to be set by the State Board of Education

Requires the State Superintendent to have at least a master's degree in any field and a minimum of five years of administrative experience in education

Directs the difference between the Superintendent's salary as of January 1, 2021, and the reduced salary after July 1, 2021, to be deposited into the Education Enhancement Fund

Allocates the salary reduction savings specifically to the Classroom Supply Fund, which provides procurement cards to teachers for purchasing classroom supplies, instructional materials, and equipment including computers