Mississippi § 37-9-9 - Rules and regulations governing issuance of teachers’ certificates; compensation of teachers serving special needs of district.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-9 — Rules and regulations governing issuance of teachers’ certificates; compensation of teachers serving special needs of district., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-9-9. Rules and regulations governing issuance of teachers’ certificates; compensation of teachers serving special needs of district.
No teacher shall experience a reduction in salary for the purpose of serving the special teaching needs of their public school district. All teachers teaching in areas of need as requested by their school district shall receive a salary in an amount commensurate with their highest level of certification and licensure. Each application or filing made under this section shall include the Social Security number(s) of the applicant in accordance with Section 93-11-64, Mississippi Code of 1972.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 37-9-9 cover?
Section 37-9-9 ("Rules and regulations governing issuance of teachers’ certificates; compensation of teachers serving special needs of district.") 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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