HB872

Vocational and home economics; require SBE to develop curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

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Mississippi HB872 mandates the State Board of Education to create curricula for middle, high, and alternative school students focusing on vocational.

Mississippi HB872 requires the State Board of Education to develop curricula and courses of study for middle, high, and alternative school students. The curricula must focus on vocational and technical education, home economics, and character education. Home economics courses must cover cooking, budgeting, and family living skills. Vocational and technical education must include instruction on personal finance, consumer rights, and essential labor market concepts. Character education must reflect the spirit and letter of the Mississippi Constitution, the U.S.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 16

House

Referred To Education