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MS SB2749
Bill
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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