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MS SB2168

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 37-7-301 of the Mississippi Code to add new authority (ccc) allowing school boards to vote to provide health insurance to board members and their eligible dependents.

  • Health insurance provided under this authority must be paid exclusively with local funds and cannot use any state funds.

  • Applies to all school districts in Mississippi, giving each board discretionary authority to decide whether to offer such coverage.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

School boards; authorize to vote on providing members and their dependents with health insurance paid for by local funds.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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