MS SB2024

Establishes a pilot program allowing local school boards to require students in grades 1-12 to read a minimum of four books per school year in addition to regular textbooks and submit satisfactory book reports.

State Board of Education may approve up to 10 local school districts statewide to participate in the pilot program on a competitive basis.

Requires at least one pilot program to be approved in Sunflower County and at least one in Bolivar County, unless no applications are submitted from those counties.

Requires at least three approved school districts to have an accreditation level of three or below at the time of application, unless no such applications are received.

Authorizes the State Department of Education to develop and issue curriculum guidelines for program implementation, including recommendations for age-appropriate book selections.