School districts; require to conduct mandatory parent meetings before the start of each school year.

HB 195 would have required Mississippi school districts to hold at least one mandatory parent meeting 30 days before each school year begins, covering academic goals, policies, and safety procedures. Parents or guardians would need to attend (or use videoconference options) and sign in, with districts offering make-up meetings. Non-attendance could result in a $100 fine, though exemptions exist for hardship cases, and collected fines would fund parental engagement programs. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, so it never became law and has no current effect.