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MS HB1577
MS HB1577Hunter safety course; authorize school districts to offer as part of their curriculum.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/12/2020
05/12/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize Public School Districts To Offer A Course In Hunter Safety As A Component Of Its Curriculum For Students In Grades 7 Through 12; To Prescribe Requirements For The Course Instructor; To Prohibit The Use Of Operable Weapons And Live Ammunition In The Course; To Authorize Parents To Opt Out A Student's Participation In The Course; To Amend Section 49-7-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes public school districts in Mississippi to offer a course on hunter safety as part of their curriculum for students in grades 7 through 12. The course must cover firearm safety, responsible firearm handling, and firearm management and control, and must be taught by a certified firearms safety instructor. The bill prohibits the use of operable weapons and live ammunition in the course and requires schools to notify parents and allow them to opt-out their child's participation. It also clarifies that the hunter education course required for hunting license procurement can be satisfied by completing the school-based hunter safety course.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)
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