Public schools; revise accountability framework.
SB 2503 would have revised Mississippi's public school accountability system by requiring the State Board of Education to establish statewide educational goals and standards for all public elementary and secondary schools. It mandated annual evaluations of schools and districts, required three-year improvement plans, and specified curriculum content including Mississippi history, the U.S. Constitution, and cultural diversity. The bill also directed the superintendent to collect data on program effectiveness and student services like English language learning. However, this bill "Died In Committee" on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Education
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Angela Turner-Ford
DDemocratic
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