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MS SB2056

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Hillman Frazier

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Mississippi public school classrooms to begin each school day with a mandatory period of quiet reflection lasting no more than 60 seconds
  • Changes existing law from allowing local school boards to "authorize" the quiet reflection period to requiring them to "mandate" it
  • Specifies that the quiet reflection period is not a religious service or exercise but an opportunity for silent reflection
  • Named the "Kathryn Orey Perry Period of Quiet Reflection Act"
  • Effective date of July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Public schools; require a brief period of quiet reflection at the opening of school every day.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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