HB167

Mississippi HB167 mandates the State Department of Education to create the "ABC Program" for prekindergarten instruction via the Internet.

Mississippi HB167 requires the State Department of Education to establish the "ABC Program" to provide prekindergarten instruction via the Internet. The program must include daily age-appropriate instruction and activities, downloadable educational materials, and real-time instruction by a licensed prekindergarten teacher. The daily lessons must be scheduled at least three different times each school day and available for replay at other times. The department must assess the number of participating children and report on the program's success by January 1, 2028.