Proposed Regulations

The proposed amendment to Regulation 54 would update the PERS Tier 5 normal retirement age in accordance with House Bill 4073 as passed during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session

The proposed amendment to Regulation 35 would amend section 101(4) to update the normal retirement age for PERS Tier 5 in accordance with House Bill 4073 as passed during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session

The amendment to Regulation 28 would update the retirement eligibility from 35 years to 30 years of creditable service for PERS Tier 5 in accordance with House Bill 4073 as passed during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session

Amend Rules 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.12, and 5.9 to bring the rules into compliance with Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-19, as amended by HB 346 (2026 Regular Session) and to clarify that disciplinary penalties may only be imposed upon a finding of guilt by a majority of the Board

Amending existing rules to make technical amendments for season dates, and related changes due to new legislation

Amend Rules 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.12, and 5.9 to bring the rules into compliance with Miss. Code Ann. § 73-1-19, as amended by HB 346 (2026 Regular Session), which will take effect on July 1, 2026, necessitating the filing of temporary rule changes while proposed rule changes are pending

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 275: 2026 Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for Computer Science

The proposed amendment to Regulation 34 would change the required break in service from 90 days to 30 days and insert the new reemployment option, which allows a retiree to be reemployed for a period of time in any fiscal year, at compensation not to exceed 80% of the salary in effect for the position in accordance with House Bill 4073 as passed during the 2026 Mississippi Legislative Session, effective July 1, 2026. The amendment also eliminates language referring to critical teacher shortage reemployment in Miss

Adding language that clarifies the role of a second stage manufacturer

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 1, Rule 1.3 to align with State law and state board policy, as well revising and clarifying reporting processes and responsibilities

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 3, Chapter 1, Rule 1.2 to align with State law and state board policy

Board established 2024, Rules required per APA, creation of rules consistent with statute

This Administrative Code is being filed to update language regarding coverage of genetic testing services and to ensure compliance with HB 565

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 134: 2025 Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts

Board established 2024, Rules required per APA, creation of rules consistent with statute

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 134: 2025 Mississippi College and Career Readiness Standards for English Language Arts

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 24: 2025 Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards, specifically Appendix A-8

To amend Title 7, Education K-12, Part 163: 2025 Mississippi Nonpublic School Accountability Standards, specifically Process Standard 14.1.1, Appendices A-5 through A-9, and A-13

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 Emerging Contaminants program

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 revise licensure guidelines for certain Career and Technical Education Career Pathways

The Variable Compensation Plan for FY 2027 establishes compensation policies for state employees under the purview of the MSPB

Updated State Employee Handbook

To update and clarify MSPB policies and procedures for FY2027

Amending existing rule to change applicable dates, and technical amendments to increase opportunities and promote CWD sampling

Amending existing rule to change dates, and other technical amendments

Amending existing rule to change applicable dates, and technical amendments

Established standards for the use and handling of ASME LP Gas containers is expanded to include both dealers and installers

Revising rule to incorporate technical changes due to legislation changes, and for clarification

Revising rule to incorporate statutory changes, technical changes for equipment, and for clarification

Amending rule to conform fishing/boating fees to align with State Fishing Lakes fee structure; and revision of typographical and formatting errors

The existing rules are being modernized and clarified

The existing rules are being modernized and clarified

The existing rules are being modernized and clarified

Language in Rule 3.4(A) is amended to better reflect the language in Miss. Code Ann. § 75-63-59(7)

Rule 6.25(F) should be amended to allow investment advisors and investment advisor representatives to publish, circulate, and distribute advertisements, as allowed by the SEC Marketing Rule, adopted in Release IA-5653, on December 22, 2020, effective May 4, 2021. The SEC Marketing Rule permits federal-covered advisers to advertise in ways that state-registered advisers may not, which may put state-registered advisers at a competitive disadvantage

Language in Rule 3.4(A) is amended to better reflect the language in Miss. Code Ann. § 75-63-59(7)

Corrections, Clarifications and making consistent with recent statutory amendments

The draft FY-2026 Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Intended Use Plan, which determines projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the funds available in the program

Small edits made to clarify policy statements, align rules with statutory requirements, and all for approval of new courses

The proposed amendment to Regulation 59 updates the actuarial assumptions for PERS, SLRP, and MHSPRS as approved by the PERS Board of Trustees. Effective date of proposed amendment: July 1, 2026

Upkeep of casket room. Eliminates restriction on what the selection room can be utilized for

Changes the minimum number of caskets required on hand from 6 to 6 to 2

Rules 7.04 is being amended to require that eligible dwellings located in the six Coastal counites be located in a jurisdiction that has adopted and actively enforces building codes in according with Mississippi law and has adopted the FORTIFIED Roof Standard

Clarification of prior versions, and technical amendments to allow online application

Legislative changes require withdrawal of proposed rule to correct new season opening/closing dates

Clarification of prior versions, and technical amendments to allow online application

This is an amendment to the Board’s FFY-2022 LSLR Intended Use Plan outlining proposed projects to be funded and the terms of the assistance for the Drinking Water Systems Improvements Revolving Loan Fund