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MS HB1179
MS HB1179Special education teachers; provide annual salary supplement to those exposed to bodily fluids of students.
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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 Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $2,000.00 Salary Supplement To Certain Special Education Teachers Who Provide Instruction To Special Needs Children In A Self-contained Classroom And Are Exposed To Those Children's Bodily Fluids; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add a new provision to Mississippi law that would provide an annual salary supplement of $2,000, plus fringe benefits, to licensed special education teachers who work full-time in a self-contained public school classroom and are exposed to the bodily fluids of the special needs children they instruct and care for. This supplement would be effective starting July 1, 2026, provided that funds are available for this purpose. The bill specifies that eligible teachers must hold a 221, 222, or 223 special educational licensure endorsement from the State Department of Education.
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/HB1179.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1179IN.htm |
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