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

HB 169 would require Mississippi school districts with the three lowest state accountability ratings to implement specific policies, including daily homework, handwriting instruction, reading assignments, mandatory parent volunteer hours, school uniforms, and a strict holiday calendar. It also mandates alternative schools in these districts to follow the same rules, including 16-hour school days (with Saturdays designated as "Attitude Adjustment Day" for community mentorship). Additionally, all districts must develop a career-focused curriculum using U.S. Department of Labor job market data to align with graduation requirements. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.