MS
Mississippi Senate Bill SB2943

Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2943

Introduced
1/27/23  
Refer
1/27/23  

Caption

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Mississippi School of Arts for support staff salary realignment.

Impact

The passage of SB2943 would have a direct impact on the operational budget of the Mississippi School of Arts, allowing the institution to allocate funds specifically for enhancing staff compensation. This funding can lead to improvements in staff retention and morale, enabling the school to attract and maintain quality personnel who are essential to the institution's mission. Additionally, by supporting salary adjustments for support staff, the School of Arts aligns its administrative practices with contemporary education standards and expectations.

Summary

Senate Bill 2943 is focused on making an appropriation for the Mississippi School of Arts. The bill allocates a sum of $75,000 from the State General Fund specifically aimed at covering administrative expenses necessary for the realignment of support staff salaries for the fiscal year 2024. This financial support is crucial for the School of Arts as it seeks to enhance the compensation structure of its workforce, ensuring staff salaries are aligned appropriately with their roles and responsibilities. The bill underscores a commitment to fostering educational environments that not only provide quality education but also assure fair compensation for its educators and support staff.

Contention

While the bill itself appears straightforward, there may be underlying tensions regarding budget allocations among different educational institutions and programs in Mississippi. Discussions about financial priorities in state expenditures often evoke concerns from various stakeholders about equity and resource distribution. Opponents could argue that prioritizing the School of Arts may draw financial resources away from other essential educational services that are also in need of support. The overall debate may focus on the importance of ensuring that all educational programs receive adequate funding to support a well-rounded educational system.

Latest SB2943 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB2902

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Mississippi School of the Arts for support staff.

MS SB3137

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Southwest Mississippi Community College for dorm construction and fine arts renovation.

MS SB2051

General Funds; FY2024 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.

MS SB2989

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to IHL for general support.

MS SB2944

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to Mississippi School of Arts for repair and/or renovation of campus buildings and grounds.

MS SB2945

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation for DFA for support at the 211 Mississippi helpline.

MS SB3088

General Fund; FY2024 appropriation to City of Greenville for Mississippi River Museum.

MS SB3182

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to UMMC for Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program.

MS SB3145

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to Mississippi Symphony Orchestra to expand art education statewide.

MS SB2095

General Fund; FY2025 appropriation to MDA for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program.

Similar Bills

MD SB360

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

MD SB181

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

MD HB200

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2024)

PA HB611

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD HB300

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2023)