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This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 37-3-95 to modify the employment status of the statewide Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) coordinator. Currently, the State Superintendent of Education can either employ or contract with the Mississippi Military Department for a JROTC statewide coordinator who must be an active or retired military member. The key change is that the coordinator will now hold a position comparable to an education program administrator or supervisor, which potentially elevates the role's professional standing and potentially impacts its compensation and responsibilities. The bill removes previous language that exempted the coordinator's employment from certain State Personnel Board rules during a specific two-year period. The bill maintains the coordinator's existing duties, which include coordinating instructor training, facilitating communication between JROTC programs, assisting with curriculum development, promoting scholarships, supporting local JROTC units, and generally advancing the JROTC program throughout Mississippi's high schools. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for implementation.

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