Bill
Bill > HB1205
MS HB1205
MS HB1205Students with disabilities; remove requirement for signing of a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins in alignment with federal law.
summary
Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-23-141, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Align State's Mediation Process For Students With Disabilities Under Idea With The Federal Policy On Mediation By Removing The Requirement For Confidentiality Pledges To Be Signed Before Mediation Begins; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to align the state's mediation process for students with disabilities with federal policy under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law ensuring special education and related services for eligible children. Specifically, it removes the requirement for parents to sign a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins, ensuring that discussions during mediation remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence in future legal proceedings, but without mandating a pre-mediation pledge.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred To Education (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1205.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1205PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1200-1299/HB1205IN.htm |
Loading...