Mississippi HB454 mandates a brief period of quiet reflection in public schools at the start of each school day.
Mississippi HB454, known as the "Period of Quiet Reflection Act," requires local school governing boards to implement a brief period of quiet reflection in each public school classroom at the start of every school day. This moment of silent reflection, lasting no more than sixty seconds, is intended to provide an opportunity for students to reflect without being a religious service or exercise. The act amends Section 37-13-8 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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