School social workers and psychologists; authorize districts to employ and receive partial state reimbursement for salaries of.

HB 155 would allow Mississippi public school districts to hire licensed social workers and psychologists to support student services. Districts meeting the requirement of at least one professional per 1,000 enrolled students would qualify for a 50% state reimbursement of their salaries. The State Department of Education would process these reimbursements after districts submit applications and verify eligibility. The bill was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but it died in committee in February 2026.