Committee Education; Appropriations Author W. Briggs Hopson III Session 2023 Session Latest Action On April 17, the Governor signed SB 2749 into law. It will take effect on July 1, 2023. Explanation of the Bill As introduced, Senate Bill 2749 would increase the compensation of school board members. All members could choose to receive $112…
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Committee Education Author Lee Yancey Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 31, the House adopted the conference report for HB 1390. The bill is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Explanation of the Bill The current version of HB 1390 would extend the repealer on the school board requirement to adopt a sex education policy until…
Read MoreCommittee Judiciary B Author Nicole Boyd Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 28, the Senate and the House each voted to adopt the conference report for SB 2346. The conference report removes entirely the provision regarding sweeping restrictions on digital content offered by public schools and public libraries. These restrictions are now addressed solely…
Read MoreCommittee Judiciary B Author Lee Yancey Session 2023 Session Latest Action On March 29, the Senate and the House each voted to adopt the second conference report for HB 1315. The second conference report removes entirely the section of HB 1315 that would have required any entity publishing or distributing “material harmful to minors” on…
Read MoreCommittee Education Author Dennis DeBar Session 2023 Session Latest Action On April 17, the Governor signed SB 2812 into law. Explanation of the Bill As introduced, Senate Bill 2812 would extend the date of the repeal on a provision that authorizes the Mississippi Board of Education to appoint a five-member school board in school districts…
Read MoreCommittee Education Author Nicole Boyd Session 2023 Session Latest Action Conferees failed to file a conference report for SB 2333 by the March 27 deadline, causing this bill to die in conference. Explanation of the Bill As introduced, SB 2333 would establish the “Seizure Safe Schools Act,” which would require every public school to have…
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