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MS HB877
MS HB877National board certified educational professionals; increase annual salary supplement for certain to $10,000.00.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
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 Increase The Amount Of The Annual Salary Supplement Provided To Certain Educational Professionals Who Have Obtained National Board Certification From Their Respective National Certifying Agencies, From $6,000.00 To $10,000.00; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill increases the annual salary supplement for certain educational professionals in Mississippi who have achieved national certification from $6,000 to $10,000. This applies to licensed teachers, retired teachers employed as teachers, school nurses, school counselors, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, certified academic language therapists, and athletic trainers who have obtained specific certifications from recognized national boards, such as the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. The bill also outlines the process for submitting documentation to the State Department of Education to qualify for the supplement, including deadlines for full or prorated amounts, and clarifies that these supplements are in addition to other compensation and are paid directly by the State Department of Education to local school 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/HB0877.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0877IN.htm |
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