Mississippi Administrative Code

Oversight of Subrecipient Single Audit Resolution The Subrecipient Single Audit Resolution procedure applies to audits of subrecipients of federal funds from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). For this policy, subrecipients are public school districts, charter schools…

The Mississippi Administrator of the Year Program will recognize outstanding achievement and performance by Mississippi public school administrators. Each local school district has the opportunity to honor its administrators by nominating one for the state title. The procedure us…

The State Board of Education, in accordance with Section 37-3-73, of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, has established an awards program to reward parents for becoming involved in school improvement efforts. A process has been established which will designate a Parent of …

The Mississippi Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the Mississippi Department of Education, recognizes outstanding achievement and performance by our public school teachers. Each local school district has the opportunity to honor its teachers and nominate one for the state…

1. A State Board of Education (SBE) member may request that any item which the member desires to be considered by the full SBE be placed on the agenda. 2. All other requests for items to be placed on the agenda shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Secretary, with suffic…

Each SBE member is authorized to accept invitations and to attend meetings, seminars, and similar gatherings concerning the operation of the MDE in connection with their duties as members of this SBE. Members shall be paid per diem and be reimbursed for allowable expenses as auth…

1. The SBE may enter executive session for the transaction of public business; however, an executive session shall be limited to matters allowed to be exempted from open meetings as provided in Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-7 and shall follow the procedure required in Miss. Code Ann. §…

1. The SBE shall meet on the third Thursday of each month in the Senator Grey Ferris Board Room of the Central High School Building, Jackson, Mississippi. No further notice shall be made for regular monthly meetings. 2. The regularly scheduled monthly meeting shall begin at 10:00…

1. The minutes of the SBE shall be kept in accordance with Miss. Code Ann. § 25-41-11. 2. All proposed minutes shall become the official minutes after adoption by the SBE. 3. All proposed minutes shall be provided with the agenda to each SBE member within seven (7) calendar days …

1. Officers of the SBE shall consist of a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman and such additional officers as the SBE may designate. 2. Election to the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall be by nomination and vote unless secret ballot is requested. If more than two individuals…

The SBE will adhere to parliamentary procedures for conducting business and will seek guidance from Robert's Rules of Order in conducting its meetings. Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-12.7 Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-3 (Rule revised 05/2023) Adopted 12/30/2015 Amended 5/23/2023

1. A SBE member present may vote for or against any motion or the SBE member may abstain. Proxy votes are impermissible; an absent member may not vote. 2. The minutes of the SBE shall reflect the vote of each SBE member on each matter. 3. On all matters, if a roll call vote was n…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-3 (Adopted 10/1996) Adopted 12/30/2015 Repealed 7/22/2022

Procedures for Reporting Infractions Under Section 37-3-2 of the Miss. Code (1972) Ann. (Revised 9/2022) 1. Section I - Introduction The Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, Section 37-3-2(15) authorizes the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Licensure and Developm…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.11 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.12 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.13 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.14 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.15 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.16 Repealed 12/30/2015

Each educator, upon entering the teaching profession, assumes a number of obligations, one of which is to adhere to a set of principles which defines professional conduct. These principles are reflected in the following code of ethics which sets forth to the education profession …

1. Standard 1: Professional Conduct An educator should demonstrate conduct that follows generally recognized professional standards. a. Ethical conduct includes, but is not limited to, the following: i. Encouraging and supporting colleagues in developing and maintaining high stan…

All public schools and districts are required to use an evaluation system comprising of at least the measures listed below: Certified Staff * Observations * Student Surveys * Student Outcomes * Tested and Non-tested Educators * School Outcomes Administrator * Observations * Staff…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.2 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.20 Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-3, § 37-3-2 Adopted 3/18/2019 Repealed 7/22/2022

Assistant teachers shall have at a minimum a high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma equivalent and shall show demonstratable proficiency in reading and writing skills. 1. Requirements for assistant teachers working in pre-kindergartena. By August 1, 2022, 50% of…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.3 Repealed 12/30/2015

The State Department of Education is authorized to enter into an agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) to receive monthly reports of actions taken by other states to deny, revoke, or suspend teaching certificat…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.5 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.6 Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-3, 37-3-2 Adopted 12/30/2015 Amended 1/20/2018 Amended 2/22/2021 Amended 1/20/2022 Amended 1/16/2023 Amended 9/16/2024

1. DUTY OF THE COMMISSION It shall be the purpose and duty of the Commission to make recommendations to the Mississippi Board of Education regarding standards for the certification and licensure and continuing professional development of those who teach or perform tasks of an edu…

1. REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONSa. The Office of Educator Misconduct Evaluations is tasked with assisting the Commission in responding to infractions and violations, and in conducting hearings and enforcing the provisions of Miss. Code Ann. §§ 37-3-2 (11), (12), (13), (14) and (15…

1. All reports of misconduct or violations not previously disposed of by the Office of Educator Misconduct Evaluations and considered by the Review Committee shall be considered a controversy and shall be initially heard in a hearing de novo by the Commission on Teacher and Admin…

1. The aggrieved party appealing any decision rendered by the Commission on Teacher and Administrator Education, Certification and Licensure and Development, a sub-committee thereof, or Hearing Officer pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2, may submit a written notice of appeal to…

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.7 Repealed 12/30/2015

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-14.8 Repealed 12/30/2015

The regulations governing the licensing of educators in Mississippi are specified in the document entitled Guidelines for Mississippi Educator Licensure. An up-to-date copy of that document shall be kept on file in the appropriate office in the Mississippi Department of Education…

The policy of the State Board of Education shall be to encourage each school district and each school to ensure the inclusion of character education in the entire curriculum and to include character education in the staff development programs for teachers. Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. …

Notes 7 Miss. Code. R. 3-16.1 Miss. Code Ann. § 37-1-3 (Adopted 8/1997) Adopted 12/30/2015 Repealed 7/11/2022

1. In order to provide a menu planning system that ensures the food served at school meets the nutrition objectives for the nation as outlined in the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and the Healthy People 2020 objectives, the MDE shall create the following educational s…

The State Board of Education (SBE) shall adopt Smart Snacks Standards for All Foods and Beverages Sold in Mississippi Schools. These standards will ensure school district compliance of what products can be sold and the time of day they can be sold on a school campus. The Healthy …

To ensure that children are not in the position of having to decide between non-nutritious foods immediately before or during the meal service period: 1. No food items will be sold on the school campus for one (1) hour before the start of any meal services period. 2. The school f…

The criteria listed in Sections I and II will be utilized to evaluate providers (homes) currently participating in the Child Care Food Program. Providers (homes) must have an annual inspection report showing compliance with all standards prior to approval to participate in the Ch…

In the evaluation of management plans submitted by sponsors of family day care homes, the MDE shall utilize the criteria listed below. 1. Sponsor will define plans for maintaining financial records in accord with generally accepted accounting principles. The plan shall include wr…

The annual Application, Agreement and Free/Reduced Meal Policy related to receipt of Federal Funds for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Food Distribution Program shall have final approval by the MDE prior to the service of any meals under the progra…

1. Sponsor Requirements: a. Each new sponsor will provide evidence of a successful organizational history which includes administration of Federal and/or State Programs or providing services to children. b. All sponsors will maintain a continuous log which indicates any change in…

1. The MDE shall: a. Develop readiness training for Day Care Home Sponsors for children ages 0-4i. Train sponsors on readiness for 0-4 years old ii. Provide training to sponsor representatives on use of readiness training program iii. How to present readiness training iv. Utiliza…