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MS HB355
MS HB355School curriculum; require teaching of certain high school subjects in "C", "D" and "F" rated districts.
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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 High School Curriculum In School Districts Assigned An Accountability Rating Of "c", "d" Or "f" To Include Courses In Vocational Education, Agriculture, Forestry And Home Economics; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Curriculum Standards And To Collaborate With Other Agencies In Developing Course Materials So That Those Courses Are Uniform In Districts Across The State; To Require Students Taking Such Courses To Be Awarded Elective Credits That May Be Counted Toward Graduation Requirements; To Amend Section 37-13-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-3-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Education To Grant A Special Expert Citizen-teacher License To Persons Teaching Such Courses; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires high schools in Mississippi school districts rated "C", "D", or "F" under the state accountability system to offer specific courses in vocational education, agriculture, forestry, and home economics beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. These courses will be considered elective courses that can count toward students' graduation requirements. The State Board of Education must establish curriculum standards for these courses and collaborate with state and federal agencies and higher education institutions to develop uniform materials and programs of study. Additionally, the bill modifies existing education laws to allow the State Department of Education to grant special expert citizen-teacher licenses to qualified professionals without traditional teaching credentials to teach these specialized courses. This approach aims to enhance educational opportunities in lower-performing school districts by introducing practical, career-oriented subjects that can provide students with valuable skills and potential career pathways. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving schools time to prepare for implementing these new curriculum requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0355.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0355IN.htm |
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