High school student-athletes; allow one transfer without penalty or loss of eligibility.
SB 2304 would have allowed Mississippi high school student-athletes to transfer to another school or school district once during their athletic eligibility without losing eligibility or facing penalties. It applied to all student-athletes in public secondary schools or schools belonging to the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA). The bill’s key provision permitted one transfer without requiring a waiting period or "redshirt" year, while still requiring compliance with other athletic participation rules like academic standards. The bill was scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, but died in committee in February 2026.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Thompson
RRepublican
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