School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school.

Failed on 3/3/26

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From the Legislature

An Act To Create New Section 37-13-56, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning In The 2027-2028 School Year, Every Public And Charter School Within The State Shall Teach Civics Courses Starting In The 8th Grade And Before The Completion Of 12th Grade; To Provide The Aim And Content Of Such Courses; To Provide That The State Department Of Education Shall Prescribe The Course Of Study And Shall Update Course Standards To Align With Current Civics Scholarship; And For Related Purposes.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Senate Passed As Amended

52 Yea

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0 Nay