Senate Bill 2775 Summary

• Amends Section 37-7-307 of Mississippi Code to modify payment requirements for nonlicensed employees' unused accumulated leave upon retirement.

• Allows school districts to set the payment rate for nonlicensed employees' unused accumulated leave (up to 30 days) but requires the rate be no less than the federal minimum wage.

• Previously required payment for nonlicensed employees to be made at the federal minimum wage rate; this bill grants school districts discretion to set higher rates while maintaining the federal minimum wage as a floor.

• Maintains existing provisions for licensed employees to receive payment at the rate equal to substitute teacher compensation.

• Takes effect July 1, 2023.