Assistant teachers; provide "C," "D" and "F" school districts with funding for additional positions.

HB 460 provides state funding for additional assistant teachers in Mississippi school districts rated "C," "D," or "F" (the lowest performance categories). It requires these districts to implement reading improvement programs and annual training for staff, with assistant teachers needing at least a high school diploma and proficiency in reading/writing. The bill mandates a minimum annual salary of $17,000 for assistant teachers and sets requirements for their classroom supervision and program evaluation. This policy directly affects low-performing school districts by increasing support staff for early-grade instruction.