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March 11, 2026by Grace Breazeale

Teacher Pay in the 2026 Legislative Session: Where Things Stand

Note: This information is current as of 11:00am on Thursday, March 12. Teacher pay has been a major topic during the 2026 legislative session, with both the House and Senate advancing proposals to increase compensation for Mississippi’s educators. As the session has progressed, however, the path forward has become increasingly complicated. Multiple bills, amendments, and […]

11 March 2026 Teacher Pay in the 2026 Legislative Session: Where Things Stand