HB993

Mississippi HB993 requires the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to request a waiver from federal assessment.

Mississippi HB993 mandates the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education to apply for a waiver from federal assessment requirements for students in grades 3-8. The waiver request must include public comments, a plan for advancing student achievement, and a description of how the waiver's effectiveness will be monitored. The State Department of Education must report annually on the waiver's status and impact. The waiver request must be submitted by March 1, 2026, with potential extensions allowed by rule.