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SB2240Introduced in the Senate

High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate.

Failed

Introduced by Brian Rhodes, District 36

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Require The Demonstration Of Proficiency In Civics As A Condition Of High School Graduation By Requiring Students To Take A Civics Course That Demonstrates Knowledge And Understanding Of The Fundamentals Of The History, Principles And Form Of Government Of The United States; To Require The United States History Curriculum To Include Historical Knowledge Beginning With The Settlement Of Jamestown, Virginia, In 1607; To Amend Section 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To Education

  2. Died In Committee

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