Teacher salaries; authorize supplement for teachers in critical shortage subject areas in "D" and "F" school districts.

Summary

The bill amends Mississippi’s teacher salary code so that the State Department of Education must provide a supplemental payment to licensed teachers who teach in critical‑shortage subject areas in districts rated “D” or “F.” It also creates a $6,000 annual supplement for teachers, nurses, and counselors who hold specific national certifications. The goal is to attract and retain qualified staff in struggling schools.

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