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MS SB2752

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes local school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to public school students, with compensation set by the school board.

  • Establishes eligibility for state reimbursement when a school district employs at least one social worker or psychologist for every 1,000 enrolled students.

  • Provides 50% reimbursement from the State Department of Education for the salary costs of eligible social workers and psychologists.

  • Requires school district superintendents to apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement using procedures prescribed by the department.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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