MS SB2444

Increases minimum teacher salaries for 2022-2023 school year, with entry-level pay rising to $39,000 (Class A license) up to $46,750 (Class AAAA license), and establishes a separate higher salary schedule for 2023-2024 and subsequent years starting at $40,000-$47,750 for new teachers

Provides salary increases across all experience levels, with teachers at 35+ years of experience earning between $61,800 (Class A) and $70,750 (Class AAAA) in 2022-2023, increasing to $62,800-$71,750 in 2023-2024 and beyond

Removes the cap of 35 on the number of National Board-certified school nurses eligible to receive the $6,000 annual salary supplement

Removes the cap of 20 on the number of certified academic language therapists eligible for the $6,000 salary supplement

Creates a new $6,000 annual salary supplement for state-licensed athletic trainers employed by school districts who hold Board Certification from the Board of Certification, Inc., capped at 20 eligible recipients