JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Senate and House have chosen who will represent each side in the teacher pay raise debate.
On Monday, the Senate chose their conferees. When a bill goes to conference, three members from the Senate and House are chosen. A meeting between the two chambers is expected to happen later this week.
The Senate passed House Bill 530 and added language from Senate Bill 2444, which includes a raise for teacher assistants.
The House voted to go to conference last week. They did not agree on the plan, which would give teachers an average raise of $4,800 over two years.
When a final agreement has been made, the bill will go on the calendar. Lawmakers from both sides could decide to agree on the changes or make further changes.