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SB 2240: Require MDOC to report information to the public

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Senate Bill 2240, sponsored by Sen. Juan Barnett, would require the Department…

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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…

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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…

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HB 781: Authorize mobile barbershops

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House Bill 781, sponsored by Rep. Tracey Rosebud, would authorize licensed barbers…

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SB 2179: The Tim Tebow Act

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Senate Bill 2179, sponsored by Sen. Dennis DeBar, would allow homeschool students…