HB155

School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.

Failed·2/3/26
In Text

Mississippi HB155 authorizes school districts to employ social workers and psychologists and receive state reimbursement for their salaries.

Mississippi HB155 allows local school boards to hire licensed social workers and psychologists to support students. Districts employing at least one social worker or psychologist per 1,000 students can receive reimbursement from the State Department of Education for 50% of the cost of each hired professional's salary. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 7

House

Referred To Education;Appropriations A