HB1626Introduced in the House
Distance learning; require SDE approval of online courses and prohibit public funds for cost of courses not accredited.
Introduced by Kevin Felsher, District 117
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Require The State Department Of Education To Approve Courses Made Available To Public School Students Through Online Classes Through The Mississippi Online Course Approval (moca) In The Office Of Curriculum And Instruction; To Prohibit The Use Of Public Funds To Defray The Cost Of Online Courses That Are Not Accredited; To Bring Forward Sections 37-67-1, 37-68-7 And 37-161-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Education
Died In Committee
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