Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics.
What changed between versions
The primary graduation requirement for a computer science course was removed from the main title and summary, though the specific course requirement remains in the text as a minor provision.
A new statewide math program (M3) was added, requiring math coaches for grades K-12, universal math screening in grades K-5, and individualized intervention plans for struggling students.
New literacy requirements were added for grades 4-8, mandating Individual Reading Plans (IRP) for students with reading deficiencies and banning the 'three-cueing' reading method.
Financial literacy was added as a graduation requirement, requiring students to pass a personal finance course by 2032.
A new civics course requirement was added, mandating that all public and charter schools teach civics starting in 8th grade.
The effective date for the computer science requirement was changed from the 2029-2030 school year to the 2027-2028 school year for the new literacy and financial literacy provisions.
A new special fund called the 'Moving Mathematics in Mississippi Fund' was created to finance math coaches, screening tools, and professional development.
