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See Votes on Education Bills
Several key bills have passed the first floor vote – see those updates below. Please note, too, that we have added two dyslexia bills to
Education Bills Headed for Floor Votes
Yesterday was the deadline for bills to pass out of committee in their originating chamber. Here’s the latest on the bills we are tracking: Teacher Pay
Important Education Bills
House and Senate committees have passed important education bills. Here’s a summary of bills we are following so far: Teacher Pay RaiseSB 2001: passed Senate Education
Teacher Pay Raise Passes Senate, State Board Requests Accountability Waivers
The teacher pay raise bill has passed the full Senate on a unanimous vote, with every senator present signing on as a coauthor of the
Teacher Pay Raise Bill Moves to Full Senate
The teacher pay raise bill, SB 2001, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously this afternoon and is now on its way to the floor of the
Teacher Pay Raise, ADA Hold Harmless, Licensure Bills Pass Senate Ed Committee
Senate Bill 2001, a teacher pay raise bill, passed unanimously in the Senate Education Committee this afternoon. It must now pass the Appropriations Committee before
Senate Education Committee to Consider Teacher Pay Raise
Today at 1:30 p.m., the Senate Education Committee is expected to consider SB 2001 – TEACHER PAY RAISE, along with other key legislation. Watch the
Accountability Model Change Proposed, Your Input Sought
A change is being proposed to the Statewide Accountability Model, and the public is asked to provide feedback before the final change is adopted. The
Mississippi Legislature Convenes Today
The Mississippi Legislature will return to Jackson to convene the 2021 Legislative Session at noon today, and we at The Parents’ Campaign are looking forward
Mississippi Has Lost Her Greatest Champion
Mississippi has lost her greatest champion. We at The Parents’ Campaign join all Mississippians in mourning the passing of former Governor William Winter, who died
Good News for 2021 Legislative Session
Friends, we’ve got real heroes in our classrooms – and our legislators have noticed. These days you can find members of the education committees
Budget Committee Recommends More Cuts
Earlier this week, the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) released its budget recommendation for the coming fiscal year, FY2022. The recommendation is $197-million, or 3%, less than
Our Hope for a Better Tomorrow
As we cheer on the end of 2020, we are looking to the future with hope for a better tomorrow. A new year and a
Reeves’ Budget Reveals Empty Campaign Promise to Teachers
Public school teachers will remember the emails from then-candidate Tate Reeves that landed in their school inboxes shortly before last November’s election, promising that teacher
Year-round School Hearing at 1 p.m. Monday
Tomorrow, Monday, at 1 p.m., the Senate Education Committee will hold a hearing on year-round school. The public is invited to attend either in person
Year-round School Comments Due
Today is the deadline to submit public comments on year-round school. In an effort to learn more about a “balanced calendar” or year-round approach to
Senate Education Committee Wants Input on Year-round School
The Senate Education Committee wants your thoughts on year-round school. In an effort to learn more about a “balanced calendar” or year-round approach to school,
Special Election Outcomes, Link to Hosemann REAL TALK
Thank you to Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann for a great presentation last evening, and thanks to all who joined us for our first three REAL TALK
Today: Lt. Gov. Hosemann Answers Your Questions, Census Deadline
Send us your questions! Lt. Gov. Hosemann will join us on Zoom at 5:30 p.m. today for more REAL TALK about public education. If you
Rave Reviews for Education Chairs, Hosemann Up Next
Our education chairs got rave reviews for their candid answers to attendees’ questions at last week’s REAL TALK session, and we are expecting more revealing
Important Runoff Elections Tomorrow
Runoff elections are happening Tuesday, October 13, in four Mississippi House and Senate districts. These districts held special elections in September to replace recently-retired legislators