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MS SB2510

MS SB2510
School nurses; direct the Office of Healthy Schools to develop a salary schedule that all school districts shall use when employing.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 37-14-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Direct The Office Of Healthy Schools Of The State Department Of Education To Develop A Salary Schedule For School Nurses Based On Their Education And Experience That All School Districts Shall Use When Employing School Nurses, Which Schedule Shall Be The Minimum Salary Amounts Paid To School Nurses; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Office of Healthy Schools, a part of the State Department of Education, to create a mandatory salary schedule for school nurses across all school districts in Mississippi, which will be based on their education and experience, and will represent the minimum salary amounts paid to these nurses. This initiative aims to standardize compensation for school nurses, ensuring a baseline pay structure that reflects their qualifications and experience, thereby strengthening the school nurse program which is already established to provide health services, education, and support for student well-being within public schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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