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MS SB2071
MS SB2071School boards; authorize to vote on providing members and their dependents with health insurance paid for by local funds.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-7-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Empower All School Boards Of All School Districts To Vote To Provide School Board Members And Their Eligible Dependents With Health Insurance, Provided That Such Insurance Is Paid For With Local Funds And Not State Funds; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to grant school boards the authority to vote on providing health insurance for their members and their eligible dependents, with the crucial condition that such insurance must be funded entirely by local funds, not state funds. This change expands the powers and duties of school boards, which are responsible for organizing and operating schools, managing property, and ensuring the well-being of students and staff, by adding the option to offer this specific employee benefit.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred To Education;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2071.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2071PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2071IN.htm |
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