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MS SB2067
MS SB2067Civics Test; require passing score for high school graduates and high school equivalency diploma applicants.
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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require High School Graduates To Pass At Least 60% Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By The Immigration Services; To Amend Section 37-35-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require High School Equivalency Diploma Applicants To Pass At Least 60% Of The Civics Portion Of The Naturalization Test Used By The Immigration Services; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires that, starting in the 2026-2027 school year, all high school graduates in Mississippi must pass at least 60% of the civics portion of the Naturalization Test used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to receive their diploma, with provisions for retakes and exemptions for those who have recently passed a similar test, and also ensures that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) will have their needs accommodated. Similarly, beginning January 1, 2026, individuals applying for a high school equivalency diploma, which is a certificate equivalent to a high school diploma for those who are not enrolled in school, will also need to pass at least 60% of the same civics test administered by the Mississippi Community College Board, with similar provisions for retakes and exemptions.
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/SB/SB2067.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2001-2099/SB2067IN.htm |
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