Patriotic societies; authorize principal to allow to speak to the student body on importance of civic duty.

SB 2158, introduced in Mississippi, would require school principals to allow representatives from designated patriotic societies (groups serving youth under 21, as defined by federal law) to address students once per school year for up to 10 minutes. The bill mandates principals to approve a specific date and time after receiving written notice from the society, with the presentation focused on civic involvement and membership opportunities. This bill, which died in committee on February 4, 2025, does not alter school curricula but adds a procedural requirement for one annual presentation by these organizations. It would have applied starting the 2024-2025 school year, effective July 1, 2025.