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Introduced
01/16/2023
01/16/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Crossed Over
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Passed
Dead
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Base Salary For School Attendance Officers; To Set A Salary Scale For School Attendance Officers; To Amend Section 37-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Limitation On The Salary Of The State Superintendent Of Public Education; To Amend Section 37-4-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Limitation On The Salary Of The Executive Director Of The Community College Board; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Increases the minimum base salary for school attendance officers in Mississippi. The minimum annual salary is set at $29,500 for those with a bachelor's degree and $31,500 for those with a master's degree or licensed as a social worker, with annual increases based on years of experience.
- Limits the salary of the State Superintendent of Public Education to no more than $250,000 per year starting July 1, 2023.
- Limits the salary of the Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board to no more than $250,000 per year starting July 1, 2023.
The bill aims to raise the minimum compensation for school attendance officers, who play a key role in enforcing compulsory school attendance laws, while also capping the salaries of the state's top education leaders.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
David Blount (D)*,
Jenifer Branning (R)*,
Albert Butler (D)*,
Rod Hickman (D)*,
Tyler McCaughn (R)*,
Sollie Norwood (D)*,
Derrick Simmons (D)*,
Willie Simmons (D)*,
Ben Suber (R)*,
Joseph Thomas (D)*,
Bart Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2023/pdf/history/SB/SB2777.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2777PS.htm |
| Amendment No 2 (Cmte Sub) | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/sam/SB2777_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_02.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/sam/SB2777_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2777CS.htm |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2023/html/SB/2700-2799/SB2777IN.htm |
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