Last year, it was found that 75% of Mississippi teachers began the school year without access to their classroom supply funds. Teachers often had to cover costs out of pocket or start the year with empty classrooms.
In response to these findings, the office requested an update from the Mississippi Department of Education on measures to ensure teachers receive their funds before returning to school. The department announced that funds will be available by July 15, 2026.
According to MDE, activating accounts on July 15 allows for prompt loading of funds, ensuring most teachers will have access before the start of the new school year. The department thanked the office for its feedback and for addressing teachers’ concerns across the state.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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