Public schools; require a brief period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day.

HB 454, the "Period of Quiet Reflection Act," requires Mississippi public school classrooms to begin each school day with a maximum 60-second period of silent reflection. Local school governing boards must implement this practice daily, explicitly stating it is not intended as a religious exercise. The bill amends Mississippi Code Section 37-13-8 to mandate this routine for all public school students and staff. The policy takes effect July 1, 2026.