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MS SB2267
Bill
AI Summary
- Teachers with a valid standard license from another state must be granted a standard five-year Mississippi license within 21 days of submitting a completed application, eliminating previous requirements to meet Mississippi-specific standards
- All educator and administrator licenses with expiration dates of June 30, 2021 automatically receive a one-year extension to June 30, 2022
- Beginning July 1, 2022, license renewal applicants must meet all requirements in effect on the date their complete application is received by the State Department of Education
- Military-trained applicants, military spouses, and new state residents remain subject to existing reciprocity provisions under Sections 73-50-1 and 73-50-2
- The previous provision allowing special nonrenewable licenses for applicants with credentials less than a standard license from another state is eliminated
Legislative Description
Teacher license; allow reciprocity if teacher possesses standard license from other state and passes background check.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/16/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/12/2021
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