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SB 2233: Conduct study on prevalence of dyslexia among inmates

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Senate Bill 2233, sponsored by Sen. Rod Hickman, would authorize the Mississippi…
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HB 1439: The Mississippi School Accountability Dashboard Act

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House Bill 1439, sponsored by Rep. Zachary Grady, will require school districts…
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SB 2290: Improve Mississippi’s labor force participation rate

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Senate Bill 2290, sponsored by Sen. Daniel Sparks, would create a “Task…
Podcast

Doug Deason: First Step Act and Second Chances

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Doug Deason: First Step Act and Second Chances Conservative activist, businessman, and…
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HB 1617: The Tim Tebow Act

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House Bill 1617, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would allow homeschool students…
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HB 1433: Expand educational options for Mississippi students

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House Bill 1433, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would provide new education…
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HB 1435: Make it easier for students to move between public schools

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House Bill 1435, sponsored by Rep. Jansen Owen, would allow students to…
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SB 2602: School District Reporting For Student Transfers

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Senate Bill 2602, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would require each school…
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HB 1163: Allow students with dyslexia to receive an ESA

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House Bill 1163, sponsored by Rep. Larry Byrd, would allow students with…
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HB 1078: Remove Wait List Requirement For Special Needs ESA

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House Bill 1078, sponsored by Speaker Jason White, removes from the Education…
Press Releases

Governor Proclaims ‘Mississippi School Choice Week’ as Annual Celebration of Education Expands Nationwide

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Governor Tate Reeves has declared January 26 through February 1, 2025, as…
Capitol Chat

Capitol Chat: Week 3

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Capitol Chat: Week 3 Things got crazy in a subcommittee hearing, some…