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

HB 441 authorizes Mississippi public school districts to hire licensed social workers and psychologists to support students. School districts that employ at least one social worker or psychologist for every 1,000 enrolled students qualify for 50% state reimbursement of their salaries through the State Department of Education. The bill requires districts to apply for reimbursement via the superintendent, with funds paid directly to the district. This aims to expand mental health support in schools by reducing financial barriers for districts to hire these professionals.