Mississippi § 37-9-201 - Definitions.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-201 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-9-201. Definitions.
As used in Sections 37-9-201 through 37-9-213: “Beginning teacher” means a teacher who: Possesses a teaching license issued by the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development; Is employed at least half time, primarily as a classroom teacher, by a school district; and Has taught fewer than ninety (90) consecutive days, or one hundred eighty (180) days total, as a licensed teacher in any public school. “District” means any local school district. “Formal assistance” means a program provided by a mentor teacher to a beginning teacher that includes, but is not limited to, direct classroom observation and consultation; assistance in instructional planning and preparation; support in implementation and delivery of classroom instruction; and other assistance intended to enhance the professional performance and development of the beginning teacher. “Mentor teacher” means a teacher who: Possesses a standard teaching personnel service or administrative license issued by the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development; At the time of selection, is employed under contract primarily as a classroom teacher by a public school district or is retired from a public school district; Has successfully taught for three (3) or more years as a licensed teacher in any public school; Has been selected and trained as described in Section 37-9-211; and Has demonstrated mastery of teaching skills and subject matter knowledge. “Teacher” means a licensed employee of a local school district who has direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision of teachers and who is compensated for services from public funds.
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-201 cover?
Section 37-9-201 ("Definitions.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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