MS SB2854

Creates an alternative career track program for Mississippi high school students not pursuing a baccalaureate degree, combining academic courses with career-technical studies and leading to a standard diploma or career diploma plus community college certification

Requires 21 course units including 4 English credits, 3 math credits, 3 science credits, 3 social studies credits, 1 health/PE credit, 4 career-technical dual enrollment credits, 1 technology credit, and 2 electives

Mandates that all public school districts offer a State Board of Education-approved career track program and that alternative career diplomas be recognized by all Mississippi public community colleges and state universities

Changes dual enrollment from optional ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for local school boards, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges

Makes local school districts responsible for transportation of students participating in dual enrollment programs and requires grades earned to be recorded on both college transcripts and high school student records