Mississippi 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 993 — Teachers; provide incentives for working in certain areas with critical shortages of.

Last action — Died In Committee

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill provides a $5,000 signing bonus for first-year teachers in critical shortage areas and amends existing laws related to teacher compensation.

  • Section 37-19-7

    $5,000.00 signing bonus to first-year licensed teachers who contract for employment in a critical shortage area as determined by the State Department of Education

    This change introduces a new incentive to attract first-year teachers to critical shortage areas.

  • Sections 37-159-5 and 37-159-11

    Amended in conformity to the preceding provisions regarding signing bonuses

    This updates related provisions to align with the new signing bonus for first-year teachers.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Education;Appropriations

Sponsors

  • Gibbs · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Gibbs

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 993?
HB 993 is sponsored by Gibbs.
What is the current status of HB 993?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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