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HB 1736, HB 1735, SB 2041: MDOC Dyslexia Study

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 House Bill 1736, authored by Representative Roberson, House Bill 1735, authored by Rep. Larry…

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SB 2512: Teaching the “Success Sequence” 

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Senate Bill 2512, authored by Senator Jeff Tate, requires the Mississippi Department of Education to…

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SB 2035: MDOC Data Transparency and Improvement

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Senate Bill 2035, authored by Senator Juan Barnett, strengthens public safety by improving…

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SB 2792: Expungement for those who weren’t convicted

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Senate Bill 2792, authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, strengthens fairness and opportunity by ensuring…

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SB 2300: Special Purpose Schools

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Senate Bill 2300, authored by Senator Joey Fillingane, updates and expands Mississippi’s charter school…

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SB 2796 & 2797: Mississippi Violent Crime Task Force

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Senate Bill 2796, authored by Senator Juan Barnett, and Senate Bill 2797, authored…

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SB 2771: Expanding Fresh Start

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Senate Bill 2771, authored by Senator Daniel Sparks, updates the Fresh Start Act to…

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SB 2487: Expanding the Literacy Based Promotion Act

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Senate Bill 2487, authored by Senator Dennis DeBar, strengthens student outcomes by expanding proven literacy policies…

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HB 2: Mississippi Education Freedom Act

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House Bill 2, authored by House Speaker Jason White and Representative Jansen…

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HB 1476: Work Release Program for State Prison in Greenwood

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House Bill 1476, sponsored by Rep. Becky Currie, would allow inmates at…

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HB 1001: the MS Inmate Labor Accountability and Rehabilitation Act

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House Bill 1001, sponsored by Rep. Becky Currie, would allow inmates in…

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HB 1434: Specialized academic programs for Mississippi students

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House Bill 1434, sponsored by Rep. Rob Roberson, would establish specialized academic…