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MS SB2172

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires public schools and postsecondary educational institutions to display the Ten Commandments, Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, and Mississippi historical/cultural facts in a conspicuous place in each building and classroom by January 1, 2026.

  • Specifies Ten Commandments poster must measure at least 16 by 20 inches with large, easily readable font and include a historical context statement about the Ten Commandments in American education.

  • Prohibits schools and institutions from using their own funds to purchase displays; allows them to accept donated displays or donated funds for purchases instead.

  • Directs the State Board of Education to adopt implementing rules and regulations and requires the State Department of Education to identify free compliance resources and list them on its website.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Ten Commandments and historical documents; require display in public schools and postsecondary educational institutions.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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