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MS SB2299

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases per diem compensation for school board members from $67.00 to $112.00 per meeting, for up to 36 meetings per fiscal year
  • Raises the optional annual salary for school board members from $2,400 to $4,000, which members may irrevocably choose instead of per diem payments
  • School board members remain ineligible for state employee group insurance, retirement, or other fringe benefits despite the pay increase
  • Members who miss 20% or more of meetings in a calendar year must reimburse the district a proportionate amount of their salary
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

School board members; increase pay.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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