Mississippi § 37-9-55 - Release from contract.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-55 — Release from contract., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-9-55. Release from contract.
Any appointed superintendent, principal or licensed employee in any public school who is under contract to teach or perform other duties and who desires to be released from such contract shall make application in writing to the school board of the school district for release therefrom, in which application the reasons for such release shall be clearly stated. If the board acts favorably upon such application for release, such superintendent, principal or licensed employee shall be released from his contract, and said contract shall be null and void on the date specified in the school board’s order.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 37-9-55
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-55 cover?
Section 37-9-55 ("Release from contract.") 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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