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MS SB2485
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires charter school teachers in prekindergarten and early childhood education programs that receive grant funding from the Mississippi Department of Education to meet the same educational qualification requirements as other state and federally funded early childhood programs
- Currently, all charter school early childhood educators are exempt from state teacher qualification requirements; this bill limits that exemption only to programs not receiving MDE grants
- Teacher qualifications include a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field, or a bachelor's degree with 12 credit hours in early childhood coursework
- Assistant teacher qualifications include an associate's degree in early childhood education or a high school diploma/GED with a Child Development Associate credential or equivalent certification
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Charter school teachers; limit exemption from educational qualifications to programs not receiving grants from MDE.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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