Civics Test; require passing score for high school graduates and high school equivalency diploma applicants.

SB 2067 requires Mississippi high school graduates to pass at least 60% of the civics questions on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization test (the same test used for citizenship applications) to earn a diploma. It also mandates the same 60% passing score for individuals seeking a high school equivalency diploma (GED) starting January 1, 2026. Students and applicants may retake the test until they pass, and those who passed a similar test within the previous three years are exempt. The bill requires schools to provide accommodations for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) during testing.