Bill > HB1797

This bill is an appropriation measure that allocates $64,055,883 from the State General Fund to the Board of Trustees for State Institutions of Higher Learning, specifically to increase university faculty salaries to be more in line with the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) average for the fiscal year 2025-2026. The bill provides detailed instructions for how the funds will be disbursed, specifying that the State Treasurer will pay the appropriated amount through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisitions. The legislation is designed to help Mississippi's public universities remain competitive in faculty compensation by bringing their salary levels closer to the regional benchmark established by the SREB. The appropriation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to support higher education institutions by potentially attracting and retaining quality faculty members through more competitive salary offerings.

Budget and Finance

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