MS Legislature

Income Tax Elimination Threatens Teacher Pay, School Budgets

If you value teachers, public schools, and other vital state services, ask your senator to VOTE NO on House Bill 531. HB 531 would eliminate an estimated $1.5-billion in state funding, a quarter of the General Fund (even after increasing sales taxes), a blow to the state budget that would almost certainly necessitate deep cuts

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Senate Teacher Pay Raise Bill Passes Committees

Today, SB 2444, the Senate’s teacher pay raise bill, passed both the Senate Education and Appropriations committees, another step toward more competitive pay for Mississippi teachers. The bill differs slightly from the proposal as first announced, increasing the 25-year bump for all teachers to $2,500. The Senate plan, which would be phased in over two years,

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House Teacher Pay Plan Brings More Good News

Today, House Education Chairman Richard Bennett introduced HB 530, the House version of the teacher pay plan, or START Act. The bill, which increases substantially starting teacher pay and teacher pay overall, was taken up and passed in the Appropriations Committee.  Chairman Bennett lauded the progress that Mississippi teachers have made in improving student achievement

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Senate Announces Teacher Pay Raise Plan

Today, Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar announced the Senate’s teacher pay raise plan.  Making the announcement at the Stennis Capitol Press Forum, the chairman explained that the proposal reflects the concerns and priorities that teachers expressed in listening sessions he held around the state, as well as feedback provided to the Education Committee in its

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What Do Teachers Themselves Say About Their Low Salaries?

Mississippi teacher salaries are the lowest in the nation, causing teachers to work two or more jobs to pay their bills and contributing to a teacher shortage crisis. What do teachers themselves say about their low pay and its ripple effects on education in our state? Click here to see quotes from teachers across Mississippi. 

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Teachers: Last Listening Session with Chairman DeBar Tonight

Tonight will be teachers’ last chance to participate in the listening sessions being hosted by Senate Education Chairman Dennis DeBar. Chairman DeBar is asking educators to share their stories about how low teacher pay affects their lives and public education in Mississippi and any ideas they have about specific ways the compensation system can be improved.

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