Mississippi Study Committee on Alternative Student Assessment Models; create.

SB 2234 creates a Mississippi Study Committee to examine alternatives to statewide standardized testing for measuring student outcomes in public schools. The committee, composed of 9 members including the State Superintendent, school superintendents, teachers, and education committee chairs, must evaluate methods like project-based assessments and competency measures by December 2026. It will prioritize models that promote equity, reduce testing burdens, and improve data accuracy for classroom instruction. The State Department of Education will provide staff support, and the committee must submit final recommendations to the Legislature no later than December 1, 2026. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and never became law.