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MS HB1291
MS HB1291School attendance officers; provide formula for allocating funds for the employment of and increase minimum base salary.
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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 37-13-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Formula To Be Used For The Purpose Of Allocating State Funds For The Employment Of School Attendance Officers Based On The Assignment Of One School Attendance Officer For Every 2,000 Compulsory-school-age Children Or A Major Fraction Thereof Enrolled In The Public Schools Of The Entire County; To Increase The Minimum Base Salary For School Attendance Officers; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new formula for allocating state funds for school attendance officers, aiming for one officer for every 2,000 compulsory-school-age children, or a major fraction thereof, within a county, and also increases the minimum base salary for these officers. Compulsory-school-age children are those required by law to attend school. The bill revises the existing law to remove a previous cap on the total number of attendance officers and specifies that the number of officers funded will be determined by this new ratio. Additionally, it significantly raises the minimum annual salaries for school attendance officers based on their educational attainment and years of experience, with these new salary requirements taking effect for the 2026-2027 school year and continuing thereafter.
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/HB1291.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1291IN.htm |
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