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MS SB2688
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Blackmon
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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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