Bill > HB1235

This bill mandates significant changes to the curriculum in Mississippi's middle, high, and alternative schools by requiring the State Board of Education to develop and implement mandatory vocational, technical, home economics, and character education courses before the 2025-2026 school year. The bill specifies that these courses must provide students with practical life skills, including instruction in areas such as cooking, food safety, child development, home management, budgeting, health and hygiene, and character education aligned with founding documents like the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Schools will have discretion in determining the specific grade levels for these course offerings, and the curriculum must be designed to prepare students to be productive, informed citizens with essential practical knowledge. The bill amends several existing sections of Mississippi law to ensure that these new educational requirements are integrated into the state's school system, with the goal of providing students with comprehensive, skills-based learning experiences that extend beyond traditional academic subjects and better prepare them for personal and professional life challenges.

Education

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