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MS HB1266
MS HB1266Teacher and administrator license; deny or revoke for those who physically abuse a student.
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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 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Denial Of An Application For Teacher Or Administrator Licensure, Or The Revocation Of An Existing Teacher Or Administrator License, Of A Person Who Has Physically Abused A Student; To Bring Forward Sections 97-3-95, 97-5-23, 97-5-24 And 97-29-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Mississippi State Board of Education, through its Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development, must deny any application for a teacher or administrator license, or immediately revoke an existing license, if the applicant or license holder has been convicted of, pleaded guilty to, or is on probation or post-release supervision for physical child abuse of a student. This provision is added to existing grounds for license denial or revocation, which already include offenses like sexual battery, sexual involvement with a student, and failure to report such involvement. The bill also brings forward existing laws related to sexual offenses involving minors and positions of trust for potential amendment, and it specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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/HB1266.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1266IN.htm |
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