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State Board Chairman: “We Made Those Decisions” on Troubled Teacher EFF Program

Summary: The chairman of the State Board of Education told fellow board members the board bears responsibility for problems with the state's teacher supply-fund program, after a presentation detailing a botched vendor transition and a $1.7 million overspend recovered from teachers.

July 24, 2026
Schools

Scholarship Tax Credit will be big news for Mississippi

Mississippi has opted into the new federal scholarship tax credit, which from 2027 will let taxpayers send up to $1,700 of their federal taxes to organizations funding scholarships at local schools.

July 22, 2026  ·  Source: The Wire  ·  Verified
Schools

Mississippi Teachers Get $748 Each for Classroom Supplies, Delivered by Digital Wallet

State Education Enhancement Funds reach districts Wednesday. For the first time the money moves through ClassWallet, a digital platform that tracks spending and collects receipts automatically.