Sen. Cochran pleased with vote to extend Iran sanctions

"Mississippi needs more nurses, not fewer. We should be making it easier, not harder for students to pursue advanced nursing degrees," State Senator Nicole Boyd said of the proposed federal legislation.

In other business, the State Board of Education was told that the Mississippi Department of Education is working with districts regarding the expiring hold harmless period under the new funding formula. They are also seeking clarification on the additional pay raise for special education teachers.