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MS HB1528
Bill
Status
Failed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Roberson
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AI Summary
- Removes minimum ACT score of 21 (or SAT equivalent), Praxis Core passing score, and 3.0 GPA requirements for entry into educator preparation programs, effective July 1, 2026
- Requires Teach Mississippi Institute (TMI) participants to complete two semester, six-hour supervised internships instead of the previous one semester, three-hour internship
- Increases credit hours for provisional teaching license from 12 to 15 semester hours for nontraditional teaching route completion
- Establishes the Mississippi Medical Education Pipeline and Readiness Act to create a coordinated pathway from high school through undergraduate study for students pursuing medical school admission, jointly administered by the Mississippi Department of Education, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, and University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Allows students to apply for the medical education pipeline program beginning in 9th grade, with required annual reporting and joint rulemaking by MDE, IHL, and UMMC
Legislative Description
Teacher licensure; revise provisions related to educator preparation programs and criteria for entry.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/18/2026
Education1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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