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MS SB2688

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum teacher salary scale for the 2022-2023 school year, with the 2023-2024 school year minimum to equal at least the southeastern regional average salary for certified teachers
  • Updates specific salary amounts across all license types (AAAA, AAA, AA, A) and years of experience, ranging from $37,200-$70,180 depending on qualifications and tenure
  • Requires assistant teacher minimum annual salary of $15,300 for the 2022-2023 school year, with the 2023-2024 school year minimum to equal at least the southeastern regional average salary for assistant teachers
  • Previous assistant teacher minimum salary was $15,000 per year; the bill increases compensation for this position
  • Act takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Teachers' salaries; provide for increase and implement plan to fund at the southeastern average.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Education1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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