Public schools; require a brief period of quiet reflection at the opening of every school day.

HB 1008, the "Period of Quiet Reflection Act," would require Mississippi public school classrooms to begin each school day with a maximum 60-second period of silent reflection, mandated by local school boards. The bill explicitly states this quiet time is not intended as a religious exercise but as a non-religious moment of reflection for students. It would have taken effect July 1, 2025, if passed. However, the bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and did not advance further.