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MS SB2149

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bradford Blackmon

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes school boards to employ licensed social workers and licensed psychologists to provide services to public school students
  • School districts employing at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 enrolled students are eligible for 50% state reimbursement of each employee's salary
  • Superintendent must apply to the State Department of Education for reimbursement using procedures prescribed by the department
  • State Department of Education shall pay 50% of salary costs for eligible social workers and psychologists using funds specifically appropriated for this purpose
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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