Loading chat...

MS SB2538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state funding from being used by elementary and secondary schools to teach the 1619 Project curriculum of the New York Times.

  • Schools teaching the 1619 Project shall not receive state funding for professional development.

  • State Department of Education must determine the cost associated with teaching the 1619 Project, including planning and teaching time.

  • Schools teaching the 1619 Project will have their Mississippi Adequate Education Program funds reduced by 25% for each year the curriculum is taught.

  • Effective July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Saving American History in Mississippi Schools Act; prevent funds from being used to teach the 1619 Project.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Education1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

No bill text available