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MS HB323
MS HB323"African-American Male Success Academy"; require the SDE to establish to cultivate diversity of social skills and academic success.
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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require The State Department Of Education, In Conjunction With The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Department Of Human Services To Establish And Implement The "african-american Male Success Academy" For Public School Students In Kindergarten Through Grade 8; To Provide That The Academy Shall Assist Practitioners, Teachers And School Leaders To Recognize To Understand And Cultivate The Diversity Of Social Skills And School Success Of Young African-american Male Students In The Early Grades Through A Culturally Responsive And Strengths-based Approach To Instruction; To Require The Academy To Be Structured As A One Semester Course Of Instruction That Is Age And Grade Appropriate For Participating Students In The Applicable Grades; To Prescribe The Minimum Instructional Components Required To Be Taught In The Academy; To Require Participating Students To Complete A Series Of Tasks Designed To Enhance Their Academic And Social Abilities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the State Department of Education (SDE) to establish the "African-American Male Success Academy" for public school students in kindergarten through 8th grade, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. The academy will be a one-semester program designed to support African-American male students by addressing social and academic challenges through a culturally responsive approach. Key components include social studies classes that affirm African-American experiences, exposure to African-American literature and artistic expression, interactions with various authority figures (such as educators, law enforcement, and first responders), mental health support, and instruction that avoids unconscious biases. For middle school students, the program will additionally focus on social interaction, positive youth development, and creating pathways to college through early academic exposure and mentoring. The academy aims to help students overcome traditional academic barriers, develop racial pride and self-awareness, and cultivate a scholar identity. Instructors will be culturally competent professionals certified in cognitive and social-emotional development. Students will complete tasks designed to enhance their academic and personal growth, with the ultimate goal of supporting the social and educational success of young African-American males.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0323.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0323IN.htm |
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