Public school districts; require implementation of a success sequence and character education curriculum in.
SB 2512 requires Mississippi public schools (K-12) to implement a specific "success sequence" curriculum focused on finishing high school, working full-time, and marrying before having children, alongside 15 mandated character traits like trustworthiness, responsibility, respect for marriage, and patriotism. School districts must adopt this curriculum by the 2028-2029 school year, consulting parents, educators, and community members, while prohibiting religious or political indoctrination in regular classes (though after-school programs may include such content with parental consent). The State Department of Education must track implementation, report on impacts to student discipline and achievement, and may accept outside funding for support. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and never became law.
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died
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Education
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Jeff Tate
RRepublican
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