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Bill > HB1088
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-13-134, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Local School Districts To Fully Implement A Physical Education Curriculum In All K-12 Schools And Align To The Mississippi Physical Education Framework Adopted By The State Board Of Education And Any Amendment Made Thereto; To Provide That School Districts Failing To Comply With The Provisions Of This Act Shall Have The Allowable Portion Of Their Adequate Education Program Funds, Which Are Devoted To Physical Education, Reduced In Proportion To Its Per Pupil Expenditure; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires all K-12 schools in Mississippi to fully implement a physical education curriculum that aligns with the Mississippi Physical Education Framework, as adopted and amended by the State Board of Education. This framework provides guidelines for physical education instruction. The bill also introduces a penalty for school districts that fail to comply: a reduction in their Adequate Education Program funds, specifically the portion allocated to physical education, proportional to their per-pupil spending. This measure aims to address concerns about student inactivity and obesity by ensuring consistent and standardized physical education across all grade levels.
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/HB1088.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1000-1099/HB1088IN.htm |
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