Mississippi HB1298 mandates school boards to report and publish a fiscal accounting detailing compensation for board members and all school district.
Mississippi HB1298 requires each school board to report and publish a fiscal accounting report detailing the compensation received by each board member and all salaried and non-salaried employees, including teachers, administrators, staff, and auxiliary personnel. The report must include per diems, travel reimbursements, and other expenses incurred in carrying out official duties. The bill also mandates that board members who miss 20% or more of meetings must reimburse the district proportionate to the missed meetings. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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