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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Passed
Dead
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-153-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE APPOINTMENTS TO THE STATE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-153-5, 37-153-11, 37-153-13, 71-5-353, 71-5-453, 37-153-17 AND 37-153-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO CREATE THE "COMPREHENSIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION REFORM (CCATER) ACT"; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-15-38, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PROVIDE NOTICE TO ALL INCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS OF THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS; TO REQUIRE ALL STUDENTS TO TAKE THE ACT WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ACT WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT IS ADMINISTERED IN THE NINTH, TENTH OR ELEVENTH GRADE; TO REVISE THE CURRICULUM IN THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT LOCAL BUSINESS OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HOLD AN ASSOCIATE OR BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN ORDER TO BE GRANTED AN EXPERT CITIZEN-TEACHER LICENSE; TO EXPAND THE EXPERT CITIZEN-TEACHER LICENSE FROM ONE YEAR TO FIVE YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF EMPLOYED BY A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL ACCREDITED OR APPROVED BY THE STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE YEARS SHALL BE GRANTED A STANDARD TEACHER LICENSE; TO REQUIRE SUCH TEACHERS TO COMPLY WITH ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING TEACHERS, INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING AND COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-17-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE ACCREDITATION SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACT WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT, WHICH SHALL BE WEIGHTED IN THE SAME PERCENTAGE AS THE STANDARD ACT ASSESSMENT; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, ACTING THROUGH THE COMMISSION ON TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE AND DEVELOPMENT, AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, TO REQUIRE EACH EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM IN THE STATE TO INCLUDE A PRAXIS CORE ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR EDUCATORS EXAMINATION AND A PRAXIS II EXAMINATION PREPARATORY REVIEW COURSE, AS PART OF ITS CURRICULUM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to Mississippi's workforce development system:
It revises the membership of the State Workforce Investment Board to include more representatives from businesses, workers, and government agencies. The board is tasked with developing a strategic plan for the state's workforce system, coordinating workforce training programs, and providing oversight and support for local workforce development efforts.
It creates two new funds - the Mississippi Workforce Enhancement Training Fund and the Mississippi Works Fund - which will be supported by additional unemployment insurance contributions from employers. These funds will be used to provide training to employers and workers, with the Office of Workforce Development overseeing the use of the funds.
The bill also makes changes to career and technical education programs in the state, including requiring all students to take the ACT WorkKeys assessment, revising curriculum requirements, and providing incentives for students who earn qualifying industry certifications.
Additionally, the bill allows certain teachers without traditional education backgrounds to receive standard teaching licenses if they have at least 5 years of experience, and it makes changes to the state's educator preparation and licensure requirements.
Overall, the bill aims to strengthen Mississippi's workforce development system and align education and training programs more closely with the needs of employers in the state.
Committee Categories
Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died On Calendar (on 03/10/2021)
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