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Committee Education Author Billy Adam Calvert Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 13, the House passed HB 703. The bill has been transmitted to the Senate for further action.  Explanation of the Bill House Bill 703 would authorize local law enforcement agencies to enter into memorandums of understanding with independent nonpublic schools.  The MOUs…

Committee Education Author Jason White Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 17, HB 1078 was referred to the Senate Education Committee. It is awaiting a committee vote.  Explanation of the Bill In 2015, the Equal Opportunity for Students with Special Needs Act, also known as the Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program, was created for…

Committee Education Author Kevin Felsher Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 14, HB 1066 was referred to the Senate Education Committee.  Explanation of the Bill The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children was created to help military families and children navigate frequent moves due to military service. The compact removes administrative barriers…

Committee Education Author Becky Currie Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 6, the House passed HB 1417. The bill has been transmitted to the Senate for further action.  Explanation of the Bill The committee substitute for House Bill 1417 would require the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to distribute copies of the book “One…

Committee Education Author Rob Roberson Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 13, the House amended and passed HB 1434. The bill has been transmitted to the Senate for further action.  Explanation of the Bill As amended, House Bill 1434 would create the Institutional Aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing, and Technical Skills (AGENTS) of Excellence Proposal…

Committee Education Author Jansen Owen Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 13, the House tabled a motion to reconsider HB 1522. The bill has now been transmitted to the Senate for further action.  Explanation of the Bill HB 1522 would authorize school districts to sell district-issued electronic equipment to graduating seniors at the residual…

Committee Education Author Rob Roberson Session 2025 Session Latest Action On February 11, the House amended and passed HB 1621. The bill has been transmitted to the Senate for further action.  Explanation of the Bill As amended, House Bill 1621 would expand allowable uses for CTE grant funds.  The current law requires the Department of…