Face masks; prohibit public schools and universities and colleges from requiring students to wear.

HB 793 would have prohibited public schools, community colleges, and state universities from requiring students to wear face masks or other coverings over the mouth/nose. It would have allowed parents to permit their children to wear masks and let students choose to wear them voluntarily, with exceptions for safety equipment in lab or occupational courses. The bill, which died in committee on February 4, 2025, was intended to take effect July 1, 2025, but never became law. It directly affected students in Mississippi's public K-12 schools and higher education institutions.