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MS HB1443
MS HB1443Health education curriculum; require school districts to incorporate instruction on domestic violence and dating violence prevention as component of.
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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 Public School Districts To Incorporate Age-appropriate Instruction On The Prevention Of Domestic Violence And Teen Dating Violence As A Component Of Its Health Education Curriculum; To Prescribe The Criteria To Be Considered As Components Of The Instruction That Are Developmentally Appropriate And Culturally Sensitive; To Require The State Department Of Education Or Provide Training And Resources For Educators To Effectively Deliver Instruction On Domestic Violence And Dating Violence Prevention; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that Mississippi public school districts incorporate age-appropriate instruction on the prevention of domestic violence and teen dating violence into their health education curriculum for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with this instruction needing to be developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive, and it also requires the State Department of Education to provide training and resources for educators to effectively deliver this crucial information, while also stipulating that the health education curriculum, including these new components, must be reviewed and updated at least every five years to incorporate current research and best practices.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1443.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1443IN.htm |
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