SB2101

Mississippi SB2101 allows public school students to attend off-campus religious or moral instruction courses for credit.

Mississippi SB2101 directs local school boards to adopt policies excusing students from school to attend released time courses for up to three class periods per week or 125 class periods per school year. The bill requires parental consent, allows students to provide consent if parents do not respond, and mandates that students receive elective credit for the courses. It also outlines conditions for the courses, including that they be taught by independent entities, not on school property, and not during school hours. The bill exempts charter schools and virtual schools from these provisions.