Teachers salaries; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.

HB 1190 increases the minimum salary for all licensed teachers in Mississippi by $4,000 annually, effective for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. It also mandates a $1,000 annual salary supplement for special education teachers and raises salaries for assistant teachers under Section 37-21-7. The bill directly affects public school teachers, special education staff, and assistant teachers by changing their base pay scales and adding targeted supplements. These changes are implemented through specific salary tables in the Mississippi Code, adjusting pay based on experience and license type.