Civics; require State Board of Education to develop curriculum for public middle and high school students.

HB 1089 requires Mississippi's State Board of Education to create a mandatory civics curriculum for all public middle and high schools, to be implemented by the 2027-2028 school year. The curriculum must cover five key areas: how government works (including the Constitution), civic skills like critical thinking about issues, and character traits such as respecting others' views, voting, jury service, and civil discourse. It specifically aligns with national civics standards and mandates instruction on citizens' responsibilities, including staying informed and participating in community decisions. The bill directly affects all Mississippi public school students in grades 6-12 through required classroom learning.