Prayer in school; expand protections and authorize school boards to designate specific periods for.

SB 2505 would allow Mississippi public school boards to designate specific times at the start of each school day and during school events (like assemblies or sports games) for voluntary, nonsectarian student-initiated prayer or reflection. It directly affects public school students and administrators by expanding existing allowances for prayer under Mississippi law. The bill requires such periods to be voluntary, nonreligious in nature, and not constitute a school-sponsored religious activity. However, the bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and is not currently active legislation.