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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 Provide For A $4,000.00 Increase To The Minimum Teacher Salary Scale; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 37-19-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to increase the minimum salary scale for teachers. Specifically, it removes the existing salary schedule for the 2022-2023 and subsequent school years and replaces it with a new schedule for the 2026-2027 and subsequent school years, which effectively raises the minimum salaries across all experience levels and license types by approximately $4,000. The bill also makes technical adjustments to the salary schedule and specifies that this act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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/HB0821.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0821IN.htm |
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