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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Establish A Mentorship Program For School Business Officials In Mississippi To Facilitate Knowledge Exchange, Improve Problem-solving Skills, And Enhance The Efficiency And Effectiveness Of School Financial And Operational Management; To Provide For The Administration Of The Program By The Mississippi Department Of Education In Partnership With The Mississippi Association Of School Business Officials; To Set Eligibility Requirements And Guidelines For Mentors And Mentees; To Provide For Program Evaluation And Annual Reporting; To Require The Mississippi Association Of School Business Officials To Conduct Annual Workshops For All Mentors To Define The Objectives Of The Mentoring Program; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a School Business Officers Mentorship Program in Mississippi, which will be jointly administered by the Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi Association of School Business Officials (MASBO). The program aims to improve the skills and efficiency of school business officials, who are responsible for managing school finances and operations, by facilitating knowledge exchange and problem-solving. To qualify as a mentor, an individual must have at least five years of experience as a school business official, while a mentee is defined as someone new to the role or needing guidance. The program will operate annually, matching mentees with mentors based on specific needs and requiring mentors to dedicate at least 24 hours per year to the program, with both participants and the MASBO providing feedback and evaluations. The Department of Education will also submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature on the program's progress and outcomes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1217.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1217IN.htm |
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