Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB830

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

Impact

In addition to the civics curriculum, HB 830 amends existing legislation regarding home economics education. It requires the Board to create a specific home economics curriculum that includes coursework in responsible parenting and family living skills. This is particularly significant as it reflects a recognition of the importance of preparing students for practical life skills. The bill also emphasizes the need for state funding to support the employment of home economics instructors in each high school, which would promote the successful implementation of these educational programs.

Summary

House Bill 830 mandates the Mississippi State Board of Education to develop a comprehensive civics curriculum for implementation in all public high schools. This curriculum is intended to equip students with essential knowledge and skills required for responsible citizenship in a democratic society. The legislative expectation is for the civics curriculum to be fully integrated by the 2024-2025 academic year, ensuring that students across the state are educated on their civic duties and rights.

Contention

The bill is expected to spark discussions regarding the allocation of state resources and the priority of funding for such educational programs. Supporters advocate for the essential nature of both civics and practical life skills in high school education, while opponents may raise concerns about the feasibility and funding implications, especially in districts already facing budget constraints. The requirement for a structured and funded approach to these curriculums aims to address criticisms about inadequate preparation for real-life responsibilities among graduates.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB849

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

MS HB66

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

MS HB667

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

MS HB1085

Vocational and home economics; require curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

MS HB597

Vocational and home economics; require curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

MS HB533

Vocational and home economics; require curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

MS HB270

Home economics; require to be taught in "D" and "F" rated school districts.

MS HB1412

School curriculum; require teaching of certain high school subjects in "C", "D" and "F" rated districts.

MS HB269

School curriculum; require teaching of certain high school subjects in "C", "D" and "F" rated districts.

MS HB1235

Vocational and home economics; curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

Similar Bills

MS HB66

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

MS HB849

High school curriculum; require SBE to develop for instruction in civics and home economics.

MS HB1390

Abstinence education; delete repealer on school board requirement to adopt a policy on abstinence-only or abstinence-plus.

MS HB270

Home economics; require to be taught in "D" and "F" rated school districts.

MS HB248

School curriculum; require students to receive additional instruction in healthy living.

MS HB1322

School curriculum; require students to receive additional instruction in healthy living.

MS HB368

School curriculum; require students to receive additional instruction in healthy living.

MS HB1355

Character education; require State Board of Education to develop and implement curriculum for public schools.