MS SB2285

Requires the State Board of Education to replace Common Core State Standards with English Language Arts (ELA) standards from California, Indiana, Massachusetts, Texas, or 2010 Massachusetts ELA draft standards, effective 2020-2021 school year.

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

Prohibits adoption of national curriculum standards (including Next Generation Science Standards, National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies, National Health Education Standards, and National Sexuality Education Standards) without public hearings in each congressional district, open comment periods, and joint legislative committee approval followed by legislative action.

Establishes that Mississippi shall retain sole control over curriculum standards development and revision, and prohibits state education entities or officials from joining consortiums or entering agreements that would cede control over public education to outside entities or federal agencies.

Takes effect July 1, 2020.