Bill > HB1118

This bill requires the Mississippi Legislature to appropriate sufficient funding to the State Department of Education for the Mississippi Teacher Residency Program beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and for each subsequent fiscal year. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision to the existing state education code that mandates annual legislative appropriations for the Teacher Residency Program. The insertion is part of the section describing alternative routes to teacher licensure, particularly the Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI) program, which provides a pathway for non-traditional teachers to become licensed. By requiring annual funding, the bill aims to ensure consistent financial support for this teacher training and certification program, which helps address teacher shortages and provides an alternative route for professionals to enter the teaching profession. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, signaling the start of the first fiscal year for which funding must be appropriated.

Education

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1118.xml