School curriculum; allow public schools and charter schools to offer elective courses relating to certain religious texts.

SB 2183 would have allowed Mississippi public and charter schools to offer elective social studies courses about the Bible (including the Old and New Testaments) and Hebrew Scriptures. These courses would focus on teaching the texts' content, history, literary style, and cultural influence on society - without requiring students to use a specific Bible translation or promoting any religion. Schools offering such courses would need to maintain religious neutrality and comply with all applicable laws. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.