Bill > SB2178

This bill amends Section 37-7-301 of the Mississippi Code to empower all school boards to vote to provide health insurance for school board members and their eligible dependents, with the critical stipulation that such insurance must be paid for exclusively using local funds, not state funds. The proposed legislation adds a new subsection (aac) to the existing law, which already enumerates numerous powers and responsibilities of school boards, such as organizing schools, managing school property, hiring personnel, and conducting various educational activities. By allowing school boards to choose to provide health insurance to board members and their dependents using locally generated money, the bill gives local educational governing bodies more flexibility in how they compensate and support their elected members. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing school districts ample time to consider and potentially implement this option. This change represents a modest expansion of school board autonomy, enabling local decision-makers to potentially enhance benefits for school board members using their own financial resources.

Education

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