Early childhood education employees; clarify qualifications exemption for those employed in programs not granted by SDE.

HB 1142 clarifies that employees in prekindergarten and early childhood education programs within charter schools (authorized by the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board) that are not granted by the State Department of Education (SDE) are exempt from standard teacher qualification requirements. This exemption applies specifically to roles like teachers and assistant teachers in these charter schools, while programs operated under SDE's authority remain subject to existing qualification rules. The bill does not change degree or certification standards for SDE-granted programs but explicitly removes those requirements for the specified charter school programs. The exemption will take effect on July 1, 2025.