Bill > SB2248

This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 37-19-7 to require an annual salary supplement of $6,000, plus fringe benefits, for licensed occupational therapists who have obtained initial certification as an Occupational Therapist Registered, behavior analysts who are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) and licensed in Mississippi, and certified school psychologists who are licensed in Mississippi, provided they submit documentation of their certification or licensure by specific deadlines to the State Department of Education. These supplements are intended to be part of their compensation as school employees and are in addition to any other pay they may be entitled to, with provisions for prorated amounts if documentation is submitted later in the school year. The bill also specifies that an employee can only receive this salary supplement for one qualifying certification, and school districts cannot reduce the local supplement provided to these employees. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

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