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MS SB2516
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the William F. Winter and Jack Reed, Sr., Teacher Loan Repayment Program to include assistant teachers in Mississippi public schools, making them eligible for the same loan repayment awards as teachers
- Assistant teachers in non-critical shortage areas can receive $1,500 for the initial award, $2,500 for the second award, and $3,500 for the third award
- Assistant teachers in designated critical teacher shortage areas can receive $4,000 initially, $5,000 for the second year, and $6,000 for the third year if they remain in shortage-area districts
- Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, have outstanding educational loans, and sign a full-time contract with a Mississippi public school district
- The program is set to expire on July 1, 2028, with the new provisions taking effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Winter-Reed Loan Repayment Program; provide awards for assistant teachers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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