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MS SB2525
MS SB2525DEI statements and policies; clarify that student activity fees paid by students are not state funds.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-191-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That Student Activity Fees Paid By Students Are Not Considered State Funds; To Amend Section 37-191-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Nonsubstantive Amendments; To Bring Forward Sections 37-191-1, 37-191-5, 37-191-7, 37-191-11, 37-191-13, 37-191-15, And 37-191-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that student activity fees, which are paid by students for their own use and benefit, are not considered "state funds" – meaning money appropriated by the Legislature. This distinction is important because the bill also reinforces existing prohibitions against public schools and universities engaging in certain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, such as promoting differential treatment based on race or requiring diversity training, and these prohibitions are often tied to the use of state funds. By explicitly stating that student activity fees are not state funds, the bill aims to prevent these fees from being subject to the same restrictions as state appropriations when it comes to DEI initiatives.
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/SB2525.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2500-2599/SB2525IN.htm |
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