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MS HB1298

MS HB1298
School boards; require to report and publish a fiscal accounting report of compensation received by board members and all employees of the school district.


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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 37-6-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each School Board To Report And Publish A Fiscal Accounting Report, Specifically Detailing The Amounts Of Compensation Received By Each School Board Member As Well As All Salaried And Non-salaried, Teachers, Administrators, Staff And Other Auxiliary Personnel Employed By The School District; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires each school board to create and make public a fiscal accounting report that clearly shows how much money was paid to each school board member, including any per diems (daily payments for meetings), travel expenses, and reimbursements for official duties. Additionally, this report must detail the compensation received by all employees of the school district, whether they are salaried or non-salaried, including teachers, administrators, staff, and other auxiliary personnel. This new reporting requirement is intended to increase transparency in how school districts manage their finances and compensate their leaders and employees.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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