Mississippi Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program; remove requirement that loan recipients must reside in county of employment.

HB 1193 would have amended Mississippi's Employer-Assisted Housing Teacher Program by removing a requirement that loan recipients must purchase a home and reside in the county where they work. The bill affects licensed teachers in school districts designated as having critical teacher shortages, keeping the $6,000 loan limit and 3-year service requirement for converting loans to interest-free grants. Key changes include eliminating the county residency rule while maintaining other program terms, such as repayment for less than 3 years of service. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.