HB2

"Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.

Chamber Passed·1/15/26

Mississippi Education Freedom Program Act of 2026 establishes a program to provide greater educational flexibility and choice for students.

The Mississippi Education Freedom Program Act of 2026 establishes the "Mississippi Education Freedom Program" to provide greater educational flexibility and choice for students. The program allows parents to direct state funds to approved educational services for their children. It includes provisions for Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) to fund eligible expenses, sets standards for participating schools and service providers, and mandates annual assessments for students in the program.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 61–59 · Jan 15
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Passed As Amended

61 Yea

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59 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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History

Jan 21

Senate

Referred To Education

Jan 20

House

Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Jan 20

House

Transmitted To Senate