Proposed Regulations

Regulation 65 defines the term “earned compensation” for purposes of reporting compensation to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS). The amendment to Regulation 65 would insert § 107 to clarify reportable income for coroners and deputy coroners

The proposed amendment to Regulation 61 would amend section 101 to insert PERS Tier 5 retirement eligibility and acknowledge the closing of the Supplemental Legislative Retirement Plan to new employees as of March 1, 2026, and the closure of the Municipal Retirement Systems as of July 1, 1987

The proposed amendment to Regulation 57 would amend section 104 to insert additional information that may be disclosed to participating PERS employers. PERS may disclose information necessary for proper enrollment in retirement plans administered by PERS and information necessary for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) reporting

The proposed amendment to Regulation 54 would insert PERS Tier 5 normal retirement age in accordance with 2025 House Bill 1. The amendment would also update the language to allow retired public safety officers to file for the special tax exclusion whether their health insurance premium is paid by PERS or paid by the retiree in accordance with federal law

The proposed amendment to Regulation 51 would update the language to reflect PERS Tier 5 changes in accordance with 2025 House Bill 1. Those who become members of PERS on or after March 1, 2026, will not receive additional service credit for accumulated unused leave. Elected officials who become members of PERS on or after March 1, 2026, will not receive additional service credit for leave

The proposed amendment to Regulation 48 would amend section 101 to insert language regarding PERS Tier 5. Anyone who becomes a member of PERS on or after March 1, 2026 (Tier 5) shall not be eligible for the partial lump sum option

The proposed amendment to Regulation 35 would amend section 101(4) to insert the normal retirement age for PERS Tier 5

The proposed amendment to Regulation 32 would amend section 101 to clarify that retroactive creditable service shall be applied in accordance with the benefit formula for each tier, and such additional creditable service shall not alter the date the employee became a member of PERS

The proposed amendment would update the regulation to reflect the calculation and submission of PERS defined benefit and defined contribution plan contributions

The proposed amendment to Regulation 28 would update the regulation to include PERS Tier 5. The title is amended to reflect age 62

Regulation 65 defines the term “earned compensation” for purposes of reporting compensation to the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS). The proposed amendment to Regulation 65 would insert § 107 to clarify reportable income for coroners and deputy coroners

Creates the plan document for the Mississippi Hybrid Defined Contribution Retirement Plan as authorized in Section 15 of House Bill 1 during the 2025 Legislative Session

In 2016, the Legislature created the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) as a stand-alone agency to replace the functions of the Department of Children and Family Services inside the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). That statute, however, did not fully separate MDCPS from MDHS. In 2023, the Legislature finally completed the legislative process of separating MDCPS from MDHS, granting MDCPS the authority to formulate policy and promulgate rules

In 2016, the Legislature created the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) as a stand-alone agency to replace the functions of the Department of Children and Family Services inside the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). That statute, however, did not fully separate MDCPS from MDHS. In 2023, the Legislature finally completed the legislative process of separating MDCPS from MDHS, granting MDCPS the authority to formulate policy and promulgate rules

In 2016, the Legislature created the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) as a stand-alone agency to replace the functions of the Department of Children and Family Services inside the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). That statute, however, did not fully separate MDCPS from MDHS. In 2023, the Legislature finally completed the legislative process of separating MDCPS from MDHS, granting MDCPS the authority to formulate policy and promulgate rules

In 2016, the Legislature created the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) as a stand-alone agency to replace the functions of the Department of Children and Family Services inside the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). That statute, however, did not fully separate MDCPS from MDHS. In 2023, the Legislature finally completed the legislative process of separating MDCPS from MDHS, granting MDCPS the authority to formulate policy and promulgate rules

To revise Title 7 of the Miss. Admin. Code: Part 142: Guidelines and Clarification of Requirements for Issuance of Career and Technical Education (Occupational Educator) Licenses: To include a new pathway to licensure in the area of Driver Education (Licensure Endorsement Code 114)

To revise Title 7 of the Miss. Admin. Code: Part 142: Guidelines and Clarification of Requirements for Issuance of Career and Technical Education (Occupational Educator) Licenses: To include a new pathway to licensure in the area of Driver Education (Licensure Endorsement Code 114)

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 - 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to require all candidates seeking initial licensure in the area of Elementary Education (K-3/K-6/4-6) to earn a passing score on either the Foundations of Reading assessment or Pathways to Proficient Reading following a Foundations of Reading assessment attempt and to establish a Three-Year Entry-Level Elementary Education Non-Renewable License option to allow completion of the Pathways to Proficient Reading while in-service for the purpose of obtaining a standard renewable five-year license

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 - 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to amend the Foundations of Reading assessment requirement by removing the assessment from being required as one condition for obtaining licensure in the endorsement area of Special Education Mild/Moderate (licensure codes: 221 (K-12) and 223 (K-8))

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to revise the acceptable degree requirement for Mississippi State Board of Education-approved nontraditional licensure pathways

To revise Miss. Admin. Code 7 – 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to revise the acceptable degree requirement for Mississippi State Board of Education-approved nontraditional licensure pathways

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 - 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to amend the Foundations of Reading assessment requirement by removing the assessment from being required as one condition for obtaining licensure in the endorsement area of Special Education Mild/Moderate (licensure codes: 221 (K-12) and 223 (K-8))

To revise Miss. Admin. Code: 7 - 4: Part 4: Licensure Guidelines K-12 to require all candidates seeking initial licensure in the area of Elementary Education (K-3/K-6/4-6) to earn a passing score on either the Foundations of Reading assessment or Pathways to Proficient Reading following a Foundations of Reading assessment attempt and to establish a Three-Year Entry-Level Elementary Education Non-Renewable License option to allow completion of the Pathways to Proficient Reading while in-service for the purpose of obtaining a standard renewable five-year license

The Mississippi legislature amended Miss. Code Ann. § 73-9-5, wherein it authorized the general supervision of dental hygienists under specific conditions. The Board adopted temporary amendments to Board Regulation 13 to implement the change in law

The amended rules and regulations update the maximum loan amounts

Establishes the rules and regulations for the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council, housed within the Attorney General’s Office

The amended rules and regulations update the maximum loan amounts

This is a proposed amendment to the Administrative Rules to include a new Chapter 8, regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director and Associate Director. No other Chapter in the Administrative Rules has an amendment

This Administrative Code is being submitted to include the following revisions: updates documentary evidence of citizenship, clarifies alien status, adds classifications to the list of qualified non-citizens, includes Ukrainian nationals as qualified non-citizens not subject to eligibility restrictions, clarifies that the Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH) may verify lawful presence for a victim of human trafficking, updates the postpartum period for pregnant women

This is a proposed amendment to the Administrative Rules to include a new Chapter 8, regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Director and Associate Director. No other Chapter in the Administrative Rules has an amendment

This Administrative Code is being submitted to include the following revisions: updates documentary evidence of citizenship, clarifies alien status, adds classifications to the list of qualified non-citizens, includes Ukrainian nationals as qualified non-citizens not subject to eligibility restrictions, clarifies that the Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH) may verify lawful presence for a victim of human trafficking, updates the postpartum period for pregnant women

The purpose of the proposed rule is to revise the subgrant policy to provide more internal controls to the agency and guidance to subgrantees

The purpose of the proposed rule is to revise the subgrant policy to provide more internal controls to the agency and guidance to subgrantees

Change to regulations updating Fairgrounds regulations including additional safety and security provisions

Change to regulations updating Fairgrounds regulations including additional safety and security provisions

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Amending matching requirement in Rule 2.1.2(4) from 33% to 10%; technical addition to Rule 2.2; incorporation of new guidance in Rule 2.2.1; revising Rule 2.1.2(4), 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.6, and 2.3.7 to conform with new federal guidance; revision of Rule 2.3 to acknowledge termination of Digital Skills and Accessibility Program; clarifying change to Rule 4.2(2); clarifying change to Rule 9.1

Amending matching requirement in Rule 2.1.2(4) from 33% to 10%; technical addition to Rule 2.2; incorporation of new guidance in Rule 2.2.1; revising Rule 2.1.2(4), 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.2.3, 2.3, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.6, and 2.3.7 to conform with new federal guidance; revision of Rule 2.3 to acknowledge termination of Digital Skills and Accessibility Program; clarifying change to Rule 4.2(2); clarifying change to Rule 9.1

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This is an amendment to the FFY-2025 Intended Use Plan outlining proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund

This administrative code is being revised to remove contradictory language and to add language to refer to Part 200, Rule 4.4 in regard to the effective dates of the provider agreements

This administrative code is being revised to remove contradictory language and to add language to refer to Part 200, Rule 4.4 in regard to the effective dates of the provider agreements

This administrative code is being revised to remove contradictory language and to add language to refer to Part 200, Rule 4.4 in regard to the effective dates of the provider agreements

This is an amendment to the FFY-2025 Intended Use Plan outlining proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund

This administrative code is being revised to remove contradictory language and to add language to refer to Part 200, Rule 4.4 in regard to the effective dates of the provider agreements

Amend Title 7: Education K-12 Part 3: Chapter 36, Rule 36.5: Additional Assessment Options for Meeting End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment Requirements