HB1601Introduced in the House
MS Parental Responsibility Act of 2026; create to improve parental participation in schools.
Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Create The Mississippi Parental Responsibility Act Of 2026; To Make Certain Findings And To Declare That The Purpose Of The Act Is To Better Equip Parents To Participate With Schools In The Education Of Their Children; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Administer A Program Designed To Increase Parental Involvement In Schools; To Authorize The Department To Use Any Funding Otherwise Available For Components Of The Program; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Referred To Education;Appropriations A
Died In Committee
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