Teachers; provide $2,000 annual salary supplement to those employed in designated geographically critical teacher shortage area.

Summary

The bill adds a $2,000 annual salary supplement for any licensed teacher working in a public school district that the Mississippi State Board of Education labels as a geographically critical teacher shortage area, starting in the 2026‑27 school year. Teachers who already receive a supplement for National Board certification can still receive the new $2,000 boost. The measure is intended to help attract and keep teachers in the hardest‑to‑staff locations.

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