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MS HB187

MS HB187
Mississippi Senior Cadets Program; require State Department of Education to establish.

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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Establish The "mississippi Senior Cadets Program"; To Require The Program To Be Aimed At Reducing Poor Academic Scores And High Drop-out Rates Throughout The State; To Authorize The Department To Create Rules And Regulations To Administer The Program; To Establish Minimum Guidelines For Students Who Participate In The Program; To Amend Section 37-106-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the "Mississippi Senior Cadets Program" within the State Department of Education, designed to improve academic performance and reduce dropout rates by having high school seniors mentor younger students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The department is authorized to create rules for the program, and participating seniors must mentor at least five hours per week, dedicate two hours monthly to program planning with school staff, and maintain a "C" average or higher. Successful completion of the program offers seniors preference for state scholarship grants, three hours of elective high school credit, and three hours of college credit at a Mississippi public college or university. The bill also amends existing law regarding the Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant Program to include participation in the Senior Cadets Program as a factor for eligibility. This act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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