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This bill requires all 9th-grade students in Mississippi public schools to take a comprehensive Mississippi History course that provides an in-depth examination of the state's history from the age of discovery and colonization to the present day. The course is mandated to go beyond standard historical survey and specifically emphasize significant political, social, economic, and cultural issues of the 19th and 20th centuries, with a particular focus on how these issues have impacted the state's diverse ethnic and racial populations. This new requirement will be added to existing curriculum requirements and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, meaning the first cohort of 9th-grade students will be required to take this course in the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill aims to provide students with a more comprehensive and nuanced understanding of Mississippi's complex historical landscape, acknowledging the state's multifaceted and sometimes challenging historical experiences.

Education

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0462.xml