In accordance with House Bill 609, as passed during the 1998 session of the Mississippi Legislature, the Department of Education will reimburse the moving expenses for teachers who enter into a contract with a school district situated within a geographical area of the state that is designated by the Mississippi Board of Education as having a critical shortage of teachers.
To see the most recent listing of areas approved as Geographical Shortage Areas, click here.
For more information on the program, please refer to State Board Policy Chapter 76, Rule 76.5 and contact your local school district business office.
Proper Documentation for Moving Reimbursement
(Word Document)
Moving Reimbursement Forms
(Fillable PDF)