AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, BY AND THROUGH THE COMMISSION ON SCHOOL ACCREDITATION, TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND GOVERNANCE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS AND ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH RULES; TO PROVIDE THAT, IF A MEMBER OF A SCHOOL BOARD IS CITED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR VIOLATIONS, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO DIRECT THE SCHOOL BOARD TO REDUCE OR REMOVE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE COMMISSION ON SCHOOL ACCREDITATION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST THE DEPARTMENT IN REVIEWING AND RESPONDING TO INFRACTIONS AND VIOLATIONS REGARDING THE PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND GOVERNANCE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DECLARE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO REQUIRE STUDENTS AT STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND JUNIOR COLLEGES TO COMPLETE A FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE AS A CONDITION OF GRADUATION; TO OUTLINE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSE; TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION FOR INSTITUTIONS AND COLLEGES; TO GRANT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR IMPLEMENTATION; TO GIVE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM LEARNING OUTCOMES AND COMPETENCY STANDARDS; TO ALLOW THE BOARDS TO COORDINATE; TO CREATE COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE FOR HIGH SCHOOL FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-15-103, 43-15-105, 43-15-107, 43-15-109, 43-15-111, 43-15-113, 43-15-115, 43-15-117, 43-15-119, 43-15-123 AND 43-15-125, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT GOVERN THE LICENSING OF FAMILY FOSTER HOMES, CHILD-CARING AGENCIES AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 49-7-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH IS THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE COMMISSION ON WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO REVOKE LICENSES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 93-11-155, 93-11-157 AND 93-11-163, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT PROVIDE FOR THE SUSPENSION OF STATE-ISSUED LICENSES, PERMITS OR REGISTRATIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CHILD SUPPORT ORDER, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-19-49, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES, MUNICIPAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND SHERIFFS' DEPARTMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH THE SCHOOL BOARD OF PRIVATE, NONPROFIT SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SECURITY SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT STUDENTS COMPLETE THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDS; TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO MAKE AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA ESTABLISHED HEREIN; TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE BOARD PROVIDE FOR A PROCEDURE FOR WAIVER THROUGH THE 1996-1997 ACADEMIC YEAR; TO STIPULATE THAT APPLICANTS WHOSE FAMILIES HAVE AN ANNUAL INCOME EQUAL TO $42,500.00 SHALL BE FOUND TO BE IN FINANCIAL NEED; TO REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS BE DEEMED ELIGIBLE FOR A FEDERAL PELL GRANT PRIOR TO RECEIVING STATE FUNDS UNDER THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-20-5, 43-20-7, 43-20-8, 43-20-11, 43-20-12, 43-20-14 AND 43-20-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MOVE ALL CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 43-20-1, 43-20-3, 43-20-9, 43-20-13, 43-20-17, 43-20-19 AND 43-20-21 MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-1-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING LAWS TO THE LIST OF DUTIES PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THAT IF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS ADDITIONAL AID TO OVERSEE THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING LAWS OF THIS STATE, THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE OUTLINING SAID NEEDS NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1, 2026; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING FROM THE LIST OF DUTIES PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 41-3-65, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO FOLLOW THE SAME FEE INCREASE GUIDELINES PROVIDED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHEN ADMINISTERING CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-7-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE FEE A COURT REPORTER MAY RECEIVE PREPARING TRANSCRIPTS AND OTHER PAPERS; TO PROVIDE THAT COURT REPORTERS SHALL FORMAT TRANSCRIBED DOCUMENTS TO REASONABLY MINIMIZE THE NUMBER OF PRINTED PAGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to DMH for additional ID/DD Home- and Community-Based Waiver slots and additional staff.

Total funding formula; increase gifted education weight and multiplier, and include 7th- and 8th-grade students in CTE weight.

Adoption licensure board; bring forward code sections related to creation thereof.

Financial literacy; require as component of postsecondary education.

Law enforcement; authorize provision of security to private schools.

Higher Education Legislative Plan Grant Program; amend.

Commission on School Accreditation; task with governing professional conduct of school board members.

The Amy Act; remove grace period for lobbyist registering with the SOS office after lobbying.