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MS SB2749

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases per diem compensation for school board members from $67.00 to $112.00 per meeting, limited to 36 meetings per fiscal year
  • Allows school board members to irrevocably choose an annual salary instead of per diem, with amounts based on school district enrollment: $4,000 for districts with fewer than 5,000 students; $4,000-$5,000 for districts with 5,000-10,000 students; and $4,000-$6,000 for districts with more than 10,000 students
  • Requires school board members who miss 20% or more of meetings in a calendar year to reimburse their district a proportionate amount of salary paid, except for absences due to military duty
  • Maintains that compensation does not qualify members for state employee benefits including group insurance or retirement
  • Effective July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

School board members; increase pay.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Education2/21/2023
Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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