Mississippi teachers say new state-mandated process for purchasing school supplies is more difficult0

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• July 17, 2026

Weeks before the first day of school, teachers across Mississippi say state leaders have made it harder for them to access money for school supplies. Educators have to complete the training before they can spend the money the state gives them on school supplies, but teachers say it’s been difficult to access live training: Online