MS SB2035

Replace the Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards (formerly Common Core State Standards) beginning with the 2017-2018 school year with ELA standards from California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Texas, or 2010 Massachusetts ELA draft standards that were rated superior in the Thomas B. Fordham Publication.

Adopt mathematics standards in place in 2010 from California, Florida, Indiana, or Massachusetts for Mississippi public schools.

Prohibit adoption of curriculum standards developed outside Mississippi (including Next Generation Science Standards, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, and National Health Education Standards) unless the Legislature approves after public hearings in each congressional district and review by a joint House-Senate Education Committee.

Retain sole state control over curriculum standards development and revision; prohibit the State Board of Education and state officials from joining consortiums or entering agreements that cede control over education to outside entities or federal agencies.

Effective July 1, 2017.