SB2485

Mississippi SB2485 limits charter school teacher exemptions from educational qualifications to programs not receiving grants from the State.

Mississippi SB2485 amends Section 37-21-3 of the Mississippi Code to restrict the exemption of charter school teachers from educational qualification requirements. This exemption now applies only to teachers in programs that do not receive grant funding from the State Department of Education. The bill specifies qualifications for teachers and assistant teachers, including degrees and certifications in early childhood education or equivalent fields. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.