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MS HB158
MS HB158Teacher salary supplement; provide to those with five or more years experience in successful districts willing to relocate to an "F" district.
summary
Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Salary Supplement, Reimbursement For Moving Expenses, And Reimbursement For Interviewing Expenses For Any Teacher Who Has Five Or More Years Of Teaching Experience In An "a," "b" Or "c"-designated School And Chooses To Teach In An "f"-designated School Within An "f"-designated School District; To Amend Section 37-159-5 And 37-159-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new salary supplement program for experienced teachers willing to relocate to "F" designated school districts, which are schools identified as underperforming. Teachers with at least five years of experience in "A," "B," or "C" rated schools (indicating better performance) who agree to teach in an "F" school within an "F" school district will receive an annual salary supplement of $5,000, in addition to any other benefits they may be entitled to. Furthermore, these teachers will also be eligible for reimbursement for moving expenses, up to $1,000, and for interview expenses related to securing a position in an "F" district, with reimbursement rates aligned with those for state employees. These provisions are intended to incentivize experienced educators to move to and teach in schools that need them most, aiming to improve educational outcomes in struggling districts.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0158.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0158IN.htm |
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