High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate.

SB 2240 would require Mississippi high school students to complete a civics course demonstrating knowledge of U.S. government, history, and principles, beginning with the Jamestown settlement in 1607. The bill mandates that the U.S. History curriculum include content from 1607 to the present, and students must show civics proficiency to earn a standard diploma. This requirement applies to all students graduating in the 2026-2027 school year or later. The State Board of Education would develop the curriculum and assessments to meet these standards.