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MS HB221
MS HB221Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts; allow to speak to students regarding civic involvement, with principal's approval.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize School Principals To Permit The Boy Scouts Of America And The Girl Scouts Of The United States Of America To Speak With Students About Civic Involvement And Their Participation; To Provide A Process For Approval Of Requests To Speak With Students; To Require Parents To Be Notified Of Such Presentations By The Boy Scouts Or Girl Scouts; To Require Public Schools To Provide Specified Information To Certain Parents Or Students On The Importance Of Water Safety Education Courses And Swimming Lessons; To Require The Information To Be Provided Electronically Or In Hard Copy And Include Local Options For Age-appropriate Water Safety Courses And Swimming Lessons That Result In Certification Indicating Successful Completion; To Define The Term "water Safety"; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows representatives from the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America to speak with students in Mississippi public and charter schools about civic involvement and how to join these organizations, provided the school principal approves the request in writing and parents are notified at least three days in advance of the presentation. Additionally, starting with the 2026-2027 school year, public schools must provide parents or eligible students with information, either electronically or in print, about the importance of water safety education and swimming lessons, including local options for certified courses, to help prevent drowning and injuries. The bill defines "water safety" as age-appropriate education aimed at promoting safety around bodies of water.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0221.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0221IN.htm |
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