Noninstructional and hourly school employees; compensate at usual rate whenever district temporarily closes schools.

HB 360 requires Mississippi school districts to pay noninstructional and hourly school employees their usual wages when schools close due to extreme weather, illness outbreaks, natural disasters, or other reasons that prevent work. Employees must be compensated for the hours they would have worked (based on fixed schedules or 30-day averages), with no pay reduction during closures. The bill, which died in committee on February 3, 2026, would have taken effect July 1, 2026, and directly affects hourly-paid school staff not covered by formal contracts. It does not alter existing pay structures but mandates consistent compensation during mandated closures.