Mississippi SB2246 aims to increase teacher salaries and provide supplements for certified educators.
Mississippi SB2246, the Teacher Pay Competitiveness Act, proposes to raise teacher salaries by $8,000. It also provides annual salary supplements of $4,000 for licensed teachers, school counselors, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and athletic trainers who meet specific certification requirements. Additionally, it allocates $1,000 per beginning teacher for mentor teachers. The bill emphasizes using existing accreditation and assessment standards to ensure fair distribution of funds based on student achievement improvements.
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