Teachers in designated critical shortage areas in Mississippi to receive $2,000 annual supplement.
Mississippi House Bill 1255 provides an annual $2,000 salary supplement for licensed teachers employed in public school districts in areas designated by the State Board of Education as geographically critical teacher shortage areas, effective from the 2026-2027 school year. This supplement is in addition to any other compensation the teacher may receive. The bill also outlines specific salary supplements for other licensed personnel, such as school counselors, speech-language pathologists, and athletic trainers, who meet certain certification requirements.
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