School districts; require certain policies and alternative curriculum for those with the three lowest accountability ratings.

HB 284 requires Mississippi school districts with the three lowest accountability ratings to adopt specific policies on daily homework, reading assignments, spelling practice, parental involvement (including one annual school service), dress codes (for students and teachers), school holidays (limited to specified dates), and parent-teacher conferences. Alternative schools in these districts must follow the same rules and hold mandatory Saturday sessions ("Attitude Adjustment Day") with community volunteers. Additionally, all school districts must implement a video streaming program with the U.S. Department of Labor to develop a career-track curriculum based on projected job growth, which must satisfy graduation requirements and lead to a standard high school diploma. The bill aims to standardize educational practices and align curricula with workforce needs for students in affected districts.