Bill > HB749

This bill requires school districts in Mississippi to compensate noninstructional and hourly school employees during unexpected school closures caused by extreme weather, widespread illness, natural disasters, or other events that discourage school attendance. Under the new law, hourly employees who work a set number of hours each day will be paid for the number of hours they would have worked if the school had remained open. For employees with variable work hours, compensation will be calculated based on their average daily hours over the previous 30 days. Importantly, the bill stipulates that the school district cannot reduce an employee's pay rate during the closure period, ensuring these workers receive their usual compensation even when they cannot physically report to work. The legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2025, providing job and income protection for noninstructional school staff during unexpected school closures.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0749.xml