"Mississippi Regional Early/Middle College High School Act of 2025"; create to increase high school and college completion rate.

HB 1629 would create regional high schools on Mississippi college campuses, allowing students in grades 9-12 to earn both a high school diploma and up to 60 tuition-free college credits (equivalent to two years of coursework) while attending. The bill requires state education funds to flow directly to participating colleges for these programs, rather than traditional high schools, and mandates that all students - especially those from underserved groups - have equal access through a lottery system if seats are limited. It also requires these schools to meet state accountability standards, ensure non-discriminatory practices, and coordinate transportation for students. The law aims to increase high school and college completion rates by integrating secondary and postsecondary education.