Mississippi looks to create loan repayment for teachers
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSFebruary 4, 2021 GMT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi could create a program for the state to pay off some college loans for people who become teachers.
A bill that passed the Senate on Thursday would create a three-year loan repayment program. After a person completes one year of teaching, the state would pay a certain amount of the money the person borrowed for college. The state would pay more after the second year and more after the third year.
People who teach in areas deemed to have critical needs would receive higher payments.
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MISSISSIPPI The Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police announced it will begin posting report cards for state lawmakers on how supportive they are of law enforcement issues backed by the group that represents 330 departments statewide.
The “10-8” report is named for the police radio code meaning an officer is in-service, on duty. The association’s report cards after a legislative session will give lawmakers a letter grade of A-F, MississippiToday reported.
The move is described as “political muscle-flex” by the news organization. It will reportedly have a major impact on criminal justice reform and other legislation at the Capitol.