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MS HB1205

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kent McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that parties sign a confidentiality pledge before beginning mediation in special education disputes under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
  • Aligns Mississippi's mediation process for students with disabilities with federal IDEA policy regarding confidentiality requirements
  • Maintains that discussions during mediation remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence in subsequent due process hearings or civil proceedings
  • Amends Section 37-23-141 of the Mississippi Code of 1972
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Students with disabilities; remove requirement for signing of a confidentiality pledge before mediation begins in alignment with federal law.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Education1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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