Schools & Kids
Sunday, May 3, 2026 · Poplarville
Mississippi Legislature OKs $2K Teacher Raises in $7.4B Budget Deal
After marathon weekend sessions, Mississippi lawmakers finalized a $7.4 billion FY 2027 budget, delivering a $2,000 teacher pay raise—the first since 2022—while boosting rural literacy and math programs. The compromise fell short of bolder proposals amid Medicaid pressures, but promises relief for underfunded Delta and Piney Woods districts. Educators hailed it as progress, though advocates call for more.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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