Teachers who have sexual relations with students; prohibit resignation in lieu of termination.
(H) Died On Calendar
Summary
The bill changes Mississippi law so that if a school employee is found to have had sexual relations with a student, the school board must fire the employee and cannot accept a resignation. It also forces the board to report the termination to the state teacher‑certification commission and to law‑enforcement. The measure adds detailed hearing rules and penalties for boards that fail to report.
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