Mississippi 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 161 — "Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program"; delete automatic repealer on and other applicable provisions.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill removes automatic repeal dates for several teacher recruitment and support programs in Mississippi, extending their provisions indefinitely.

  • Section 37-106-55

    * * *This section shall stand repealed July 1, 2020.

    Removes the automatic repeal date for the Critical Needs Teacher Forgivable Loan Program, allowing it to continue indefinitely.

  • Section 37-159-1

    * * *This section shall stand repealed on July 1, 2020.

    Removes the automatic repeal date for the Mississippi Critical Teacher Shortage Act of 1998, permitting its continuation.

  • Section 37-159-5

    * * *This section shall stand repealed July 1, 2020.

    Removes the automatic repeal date for provisions relating to moving expense reimbursements for teachers, allowing the program to remain in effect.

  • Section 37-159-7

    * * *This section shall stand repealed July 1, 2020.

    Removes the automatic repeal date for reimbursement provisions for interview expenses incurred by prospective teachers, allowing it to continue indefinitely.

  • Section 37-159-9

    * * *This section shall stand repealed July 1, 2020.

    Removes the automatic repeal date for the University Assisted Teacher Recruitment and Retention Grant Program, ensuring its availability moving forward.

Action History

  1. Died In Committee

  2. Referred To Education;Appropriations

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 161?
HB 161 is sponsored by Willie Bailey (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 161?
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 161?
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