MS House OKs teacher raises

JACKSON, Miss. - The Mississippi House of Representatives gave final approval, in a 119-2 vote on March 18 to approve the Senate’s version, to give teachers at least a $1,000 raise in 2022. The $51M pay package, which heads to the governor for signature. The legislation was a top priority of both chambers as lawmakers seek to prevent teachers from leaving the state. The bill raises salaries to $37,000 for teachers in their first three years - up $1,100. All other teachers will get a $1,000 raise. Both the Senate and House had advanced their own teacher pay bills this session. The language that ultimately passed Thursday was the Senate version. (Source: Daily Journal 03/18/21) Mississippi lawmakers give final OK to $1,000 teacher pay raises | State Government | djournal.com