National board certified occupational therapists and school psychologists; provide annual salary supplement for.

HB 634 requires Mississippi school districts and the State Department of Education to provide an annual $6,000 salary supplement to National Board Certified occupational therapists and school psychologists working in public schools. This applies to certified professionals employed by school districts or the state education department, in addition to their regular salary and fringe benefits. To qualify for the full supplement, they must submit certification documentation by October 15; a prorated amount is available if documentation is submitted by February 15. The bill directly affects these certified professionals by adding a specific financial incentive tied to their national certification.