AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-19-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A SALARY SUPPLEMENT OF $6,000.00 PER SCHOOL YEAR FOR CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACHES MEETING CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS; TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT CERTIFICATION TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AFTER OCTOBER 15 BUT BY FEBRUARY 15 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ONE-HALF OF THE SUPPLEMENT FOR THAT SCHOOL YEAR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION, TO PROMULGATE AND ENFORCE REASONABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN FUNDING AUTISM SPECIALISTS, EVIDENCE-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN AND SENSORY AND INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTS AND TO PRIORITIZE DISTRICTS SERVING HIGH NUMBERS OF UNDERSERVED STUDENTS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-23-65 AND 37-23-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO EMPLOY OR ACCEPT AS A VOLUNTEER, A CHAPLAIN TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL; TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER EMPLOYING OR ALLOWING A CHAPLAIN TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ITS STUDENTS TO UNDERGO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK BEFORE ENTERING THE SCHOOLS TO CARRY OUT THEIR OBLIGATIONS; TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS FROM EMPLOYING OR ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AS SEX OFFENDERS FROM PROVIDING SERVICES WITHIN ITS SCHOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-93, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A QUICK RESPONSE TEAM OF PERSONNEL TRAINED IN SCHOOL SAFETY AND CRISIS MANAGEMENT BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO INCLUDE CHAPLAINS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO FUND AND OPERATE IMPROVED SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY MEASURES, INCLUDING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAINING AND PLANNING AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY CHAPLAINS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-11-54, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO INCORPORATE EMERGENCY AND THREAT MANAGEMENT AWARENESS AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SUPPORTS WHICH INCLUDE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHAPLAINS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE SEVERABILITY OF PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT WHICH MAY BE DEEMED UNCONSTITUTIONAL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-14-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE OFFICE OF HEALTHY SCHOOLS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH SCHOOL-BASED CLINICS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROMULGATE STANDARDS FOR SUCH CLINICS WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE EMPLOYMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL NURSES ON SITE AT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL AT LEAST TWO DAYS A WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A MINIMUM SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL NURSES BASED ON THEIR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE THAT ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHALL USE WHEN EMPLOYING SCHOOL NURSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-17-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AMEND THE STATE'S ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK FOR SCHOOLS RECEIVING FEDERAL AND/OR STATE FUNDING; TO REQUIRE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH STATEWIDE EDUCATIONAL GOALS AND STANDARDS FOR ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD SHALL UPDATE STANDARDS TO ENSURE COMPETENCIES ARE REMAINING UP TO DATE AND PROVIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION; TO ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR COMPETENCY CERTIFICATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATIONS, THE SCHOOL BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH GRANT PROGRAMS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROVIDING ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES AND STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITIES TO QUALIFY FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAM FEE WAIVERS; TO REQUIRE THAT THE BOARD SHALL PROVIDE ANNUAL EVALUATIONS FOR BOTH INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHOULD COLLECT THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO ASSESS THE EFFICACY AND EQUITY OF STATE AND FEDERAL MANDATED PROGRAMS, AND THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ESTABLISH A SYSTEM TO COLLECT AND STORE THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO PERFORM SAID ASSESSMENT; TO REQUIRE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FILE A THREE-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PLAN WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND AN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO ANNUALLY ADOPT ACTION PLANS THAT ALIGN WITH THE DISTRICTS STRATEGIC IMPROVEMENT PLAN; TO REQUIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF GENOCIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT A REPORT PROVIDING DATA CONCERNING STUDENTS RECEIVING TIERED INTERVENTION SERVICES AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNER PROGRAMS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO DESIGNATE SCHOOLS AS UNDERPERFORMING OR CHRONICALLY UNDERPERFORMING BASED ON PERFORMANCE DATA COLLECTED FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE THE SUPERINTENDENT TO WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT TURNAROUND PLANS IN ORDER TO AID A SCHOOL IN IMPROVING AND NO LONGER QUALIFYING AS AN UNDERPERFORMING OR CHRONICALLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOL; TO OUTLINE REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED AND IMPLEMENTED WITHIN TURNAROUND PLANS FOR AN UNDERPERFORMING OR CHRONICALLY UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO DESIGNATE A PERIOD OF REFLECTION AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH SCHOOL DAY TO PROVIDE FOR STUDENT-INITIATED PRAYER ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-13-4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-4.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO DESIGNATE A PERIOD OF PRAYER OR REFLECTION AT SCHOOL EVENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE TRUANCY PROCEEDINGS TO PROVIDE A STAY IN ORDER TO DETERMINE DISABILITY UNDER THE FEDERAL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) AND § 504 OF THE FEDERAL REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROCEDURES ENCOURAGING EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO REQUIRE ALL SCHOOL ATTENDANCE OFFICERS TO COMPLETE MANDATORY LEGAL TRAINING FOR THE IDEA AND § 504 SPONSORED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE SAME AWARDS UNDER THE WILLIAM F. WINTER AND JACK REED, SR., TEACHER LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANT TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AS PROVIDED FOR TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-139-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (MSMS); TO PROVIDE THAT ADMINISTRATIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES AT THE MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE SHALL BE CONTRACT EMPLOYEES AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID CONTRACTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE NONINSTRUCTIONAL EMPLOYEES AT SAID SCHOOL SHALL SERVE AT THE WILL AND PLEASURE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MSMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PURCHASES OF EQUIPMENT AND COMMODITIES MADE BY THE MSMS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAW; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-139-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING AN ADVISORY COUNCIL AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND ITS FUNCTION TO ASSIST THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING PLANS RELATING TO THE MSMS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-139-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXPAND ENROLLMENT OPTIONS TO STUDENTS IN THE TENTH GRADE UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF SPACE TO DO SO; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-139-5, 37-139-9, 25-9-107, 31-7-1, 37-7-307, 37-9-17, 37-9-59 AND 37-9-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI SAFE SCHOOLS INFORMATION-SHARING ACT OF 2026"; TO ESTABLISH A SECURE STATEWIDE ONLINE STUDENT SAFETY RISK-ASSESSMENT TRACKING AND INFORMATION-SHARING SYSTEM IN COORDINATION WITH THE JUVENILE COURT SYSTEM AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY DATA ENTRY OF RISK ASSESSMENTS; TO PROVIDE LIMITED ACCESS FOR PRIVACY PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (BTAM) TRAINING FOR CERTAIN DISTRICT LEADERSHIP; TO REQUIRE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION TO A JUVENILE'S SCHOOL DISTRICT OF A JUVENILE FELONY ARREST WITHIN 24 HOURS AND AUTHORIZE TRANSMISSION THROUGH THE SYSTEM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2027, ALL RADIATION ONCOLOGY FACILITIES IN THE STATE SHALL BE ACCREDITED AND CERTIFIED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ENSURE QUALITY AND SAFETY; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATES OF NEED TO A POST-ACUTE CARE IN-HOME HEALTH PROVIDER WHO IS A CMS GUIDE MODEL PARTICIPANT OFFERING AN IN-HOME CONTINUUM OF CARE MODEL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOME HEALTH AGENCY OR AGENCIES IN COPIAH COUNTY AND IN STONE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE FETAL AND INFANT MORTALITY REVIEW PANEL TO REVIEW FETAL DEATHS AND DEATHS OF INFANTS UP TO ONE YEAR OF AGE AND ESTABLISH STRATEGIES TO PREVENT INFANT DEATHS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REVIEW PANEL SHALL BE MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND COMPOSED OF SUCH MEMBERS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; TO REQUIRE THE REVIEW PANEL TO SUBMIT A REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE HOUSE AND SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES THAT INCLUDE THE NUMBERS, CAUSES AND RELEVANT DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION ON INFANT MORTALITY DEATHS IN MISSISSIPPI, AND APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE ON HOW TO MOST EFFECTIVELY DIRECT STATE RESOURCES TO DECREASE INFANT MORTALITY IN THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THAT DATA SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE REVIEW PANEL BY THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAL EXAMINERS, CORONERS, HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND ANY OTHER AGENCIES OR OFFICIALS HAVING INFORMATION THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE REVIEW PANEL TO CARRY OUT ITS DUTIES; TO REQUIRE PHYSICIANS, HOSPITALS AND PHARMACIES TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCESS TO THE REVIEW PANEL TO ALL RELEVANT MEDICAL RECORDS ASSOCIATED WITH A CASE UNDER REVIEW BY THE REVIEW PANEL; TO PROVIDE THAT INFORMATION, RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE REVIEW PANEL ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT, THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OR SUBPOENA, DISCOVERY OR INTRODUCTION INTO EVIDENCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE REVIEW PANEL TO INITIATE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS AGAINST AGENCIES OR OFFICIALS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE PANEL IN A COMPLETE AND TIMELY MANNER; TO AMEND SECTION 25-41-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION WITHIN CHAPTER 61, TITLE 25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT CERTAIN QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, AND REVIEW RECORDS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH RECORDS SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE, SUBPOENA, OR DISCOVERY; TO EXEMPT CERTAIN RADIOLOGICAL HEALTH AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL LICENSING INFORMATION FROM THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT WHEN DISCLOSURE WOULD POSE A RISK TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SECURITY; TO AMEND SECTION 25-41-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CERTAIN PANELS, COMMITTEES, SYSTEMS, OR PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED, DESIGNATED, ADMINISTERED, OR SUPPORTED BY THE DEPARTMENT FOR PURPOSES OF QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, PEER REVIEW, PATIENT SAFETY, MORBIDITY OR MORTALITY REVIEW, OR SYSTEM EVALUATION TO CONDUCT CLOSED MEETINGS OR EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR THE DISCUSSION OF CONFIDENTIAL QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-111-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE TECHNICAL, NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED REQUIREMENT FOR LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES IF SUCH SERVICES HAD NOT BEEN PROVIDED BY THE PROPOSED PROVIDER ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHIN THE PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO THE TIME SUCH SERVICES WOULD BE OFFERED; TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2026, THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SHALL NOT REQUIRE A CERTIFICATE OF NEED FOR ANY PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD) FACILITY, INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, CHILD/ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIC BEDS OR ANY OTHER LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES OR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI IMMUNIZATION PRIVACY AND PARENTAL RIGHTS ACT; TO SET FORTH THE PURPOSE OF AND TO DEFINE TERMS USED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE REQUIRED TO HAVE THEIR IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION STORED OR MAINTAINED IN THE MISSISSIPPI IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION EXCHANGE (MIIX), THAT PARENTS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPT THEIR MINOR CHILDREN OUT OF MIIX AT ANY TIME, AND THAT ADULTS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO OPT THEMSELVES OUT OF MIIX AT ANY TIME; TO REQUIRE INFORMED CONSENT PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO MIIX; TO SET FORTH THE OPT-OUT PROCEDURE; TO ENABLE TIMELY DATA REMOVAL FROM MIIX UPON RECEIPT OF AN OPT-OUT REQUEST; TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION OR DENIAL OF SERVICES FOR ELECTING TO OPT-OUT; TO SET FORTH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.