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This bill mandates that beginning in the 2027-2028 school year, all public and charter schools in Mississippi must teach civics courses as a graduation requirement for high school students, with training for teachers to occur in the summer of 2027. These courses, which will be integrated into the curriculum starting in the 8th grade and continuing through 12th grade, aim to equip students with knowledge of U.S. and Mississippi history, civic institutions, and the ability to analyze information and understand civic participation. The curriculum will emphasize the structure of government, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, free speech, and civil discourse, all grounded in a factual depiction of U.S. history and tradition. The State Department of Education will be responsible for developing and updating the course of study and academic standards, ensuring they align with current civics scholarship, and will rename existing U.S. Government courses to "United States Government and Civics" to reflect the expanded focus.

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