"Volunteer and Parents Incentive Program"; create under the State Department of Education.

HB 188, titled "Volunteer and Parents Incentive Program," actually creates an informational guide called "The Parents' Bill of Rights" for parents of children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in Mississippi schools. It requires the State Department of Education to develop and distribute this guide by January 1, 2027, outlining specific rights such as attending IEP meetings, requesting evaluations, accessing school records, and understanding placement in the least restrictive environment. The guide must be provided to parents when a child qualifies for an IEP and posted online, with content aligned to existing federal and state law. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.