Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 607 — Nonlicensed teachers; authorize local school districts to employ certain number to fill core subject area positions.

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 2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

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The bill authorizes school districts to employ nonlicensed teachers in core subject areas and requires those teachers to obtain licensure within three years.

  • Section 37-3-2

    A school district may employ a nonlicensed person to teach in a core subject area whenever the district is unable to secure a qualified, licensed teacher for the subject.

    This adds the ability for school districts to hire nonlicensed teachers when necessary.

  • Section 37-3-2

    The nonlicensed person must become licensed within three (3) years of employment.

    This establishes a requirement for nonlicensed teachers to obtain licensure within a specified timeframe.

  • Section 37-3-2

    The maximum number of nonlicensed teachers that may be employed in a single school shall be limited as prescribed by the State Board of Education.

    This sets a cap on the number of nonlicensed teachers that can be hired in one school.

  • Section 37-17-6

    This section is amended in conformity with the changes made to Section 37-3-2.

    This indicates alignment of provisions regarding nonlicensed teachers in another section of law.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Education

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 607?
HB 607 is sponsored by Zakiya Summers (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 607?
This bill died with 2020 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.
Where can I track HB 607?
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