HB243

School curriculum; require comprehensive Mississippi History course for all public school students in Grade 9.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB243 mandates a comprehensive Mississippi History course for all 9th-grade public school students.

Mississippi HB243 requires all 9th-grade students in public schools to take a comprehensive course in Mississippi History. This course will cover the state's history from discovery and colonization to the present, with a focus on significant political, social, economic, and cultural issues from the 19th and 20th centuries. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 7

House

Referred To Education