MS HB990

School districts with one of the three lowest accountability ratings must adopt mandatory policies including daily homework assignments, daily reading and writing assignments, cursive writing instruction, and requiring students to read one book per month per subject with written reports

Teachers in low-rated districts are prohibited from wearing blue jeans or tee shirts, students must wear school uniforms, and parents/guardians are required to participate in at least one school supportive service such as chaperoning events or serving as mentors

Low-rated districts may only observe limited school holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, MLK Day, Spring Break, and Good Friday), with permanent early release days prohibited and staff development training banned during regular school hours

Alternative school students in low-rated districts must attend school at least 8 hours per day plus mandatory 8-hour Saturday sessions called "Attitude Adjustment Day," featuring retired military, first responders, and community volunteers as mentors

All school districts must implement a video streaming program with the U.S. Department of Labor to develop alternative career-track curricula based on the 5 fastest-growing occupations in Mississippi and 20 fastest-growing nationally, with the curriculum satisfying standard high school diploma requirements