Mississippi History and United States Government; require to be included in curriculum for all students in Grades 9-12.

HB 443 requires all Mississippi public, private, parochial, and homeschool programs to teach a comprehensive course in Mississippi History (covering from colonization to present, with emphasis on 19th-20th century social/political issues affecting diverse groups) and a U.S. Government course to every student in grades 9-12. The bill also eliminates the end-of-course U.S. History test, which previously was required for high school diplomas and accountability ratings. This policy change takes effect for the 2025-2026 school year, modifying state education codes to align with these curriculum requirements. The law directly affects all high school students and schools across Mississippi.