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MS HB1193
MS HB1193Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program; remove requirement that loan recipients must reside in county of employment.
summary
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 37-159-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That Recipients Of The Mississippi Employer-assisted Housing Teacher Program Be Required To Purchase A Home And Reside In The County Where The School District Of Employment Is Located; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program, which provides special home loans to eligible licensed teachers working in areas with a critical shortage of educators, as designated by the State Board of Education. The key change is the removal of the requirement that loan recipients must purchase a home and reside in the same county where they teach. This program, administered by the State Department of Education, aims to encourage teachers to serve in underserved areas, with loans converting to interest-free grants based on years of service, or requiring repayment with interest if the service commitment is not met.
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/HB1193.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1193IN.htm |
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