Vocational and home economics; require SBE to develop curriculum for all middle, high and alternative school students.

Mississippi's HB 872 requires the State Board of Education to develop mandatory curriculum components for all middle and high school students, including vocational/technical education, home economics, and character education, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. The home economics curriculum must include practical skills like cooking, budgeting, child development, and home management. Vocational courses must be integrated into existing school programs, with districts determining specific grade placements. The bill amends existing education codes to implement these requirements without changing funding structures. It directly affects all public school students in Mississippi's middle, high, and alternative education programs.