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MS HB752
Bill
Status
Failed
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rob Roberson
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Mississippi Young Readers Club (MYRC) as a one-school-year pilot program for the 2026-2027 school year, administered by the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction at the University of Mississippi
- Provides a minimum of 12 age-appropriate books per participating student during the school year, with books becoming the property of the student or family to build home libraries
- Prioritizes participation for schools serving economically disadvantaged students, Title I schools, schools with high percentages of striving readers, and schools identified for improvement or intervention
- Authorizes public appropriations and private/philanthropic funding sources, including matching funds, with potential expansion to prekindergarten through Grade 3 in future years
- Requires the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction to compile data on participation, family engagement, and implementation quality to develop recommendations for future program expansion
Legislative Description
Mississippi Young Readers Club; establish pilot program to provide reading literature to certain students to enhance early literacy.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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