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MS HB165
MS HB165Expert citizen teachers; provide rate of compensation for those employed in critical shortage areas.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Are Licensed By The State Department Of Education As An Expert Citizen And Employed In A School District That Is Experiencing A Critical Teacher Shortage May Be Compensated By The Employing School District At A Rate By Crediting Such Individuals With 3/4 Of A Year Of Teaching Experience For Each Year Of Experience In His Or Her Field Of Professional Or Vocational Expertise As Such Years Are Aligned To The Appropriate Corresponding Step And Educational Endorsement Credentials On The Required Salary Level Applicable To Permanent Teachers; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi's education licensing regulations to provide additional compensation opportunities for expert citizen teachers working in critical teacher shortage areas. Specifically, the bill allows local school boards to credit individuals licensed as "expert citizens" (professionals with industry experience but without traditional teaching credentials) with up to three-quarters of a year of teaching experience for each year of professional expertise when determining their salary placement. To qualify, these individuals must be employed in a school district experiencing a critical teacher shortage and possess a high school diploma, an industry-recognized certification related to their subject area, and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. The goal is to incentivize experienced professionals from various industries to enter teaching, particularly in areas facing significant instructor shortages, by offering a more competitive compensation structure that recognizes their professional background. This provision is part of a broader effort to address teacher recruitment and retention challenges in Mississippi's education system, with the new regulation set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0165.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0165IN.htm |
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