Mississippi HB1126 proposes a $5,000 increase to the teacher salary scale and establishes a statewide assistant teacher program.
Mississippi HB1126 amends the teacher salary scale to provide a $5,000 increase. It also establishes the Mississippi Elementary Schools Assistant Teacher Program to assist in the instruction of basic skills. The program requires school districts to employ assistant teachers in kindergarten through third-grade classes, aiming to reduce the teacher-to-student ratio. Assistant teachers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate proficiency in reading.
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