AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY SECTIONS 37-11-89 THROUGH 37-11-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "MISSISSIPPI TEACHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; TO REQUIRE EACH TEACHER TO DEVELOP AN ANNUAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING AND TO REQUIRE EACH PRINCIPAL TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL TIMELINES, PROVIDE REASONS FOR REQUIRED REVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR DEEMED APPROVAL UPON NONACTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND NOTICE OF TEACHER REMOVAL AUTHORITY; TO DECLARE THE TEACHER THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY IN CLASSROOM MATTERS AND TO AUTHORIZE TEACHER-DIRECTED IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FOR SPECIFIED DISRUPTIVE, THREATENING, DANGEROUS OR MATERIALLY INTERFERING CONDUCT; TO REQUIRE PROMPT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND SUPERVISED PLACEMENT OF REMOVED STUDENTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT REMOVAL IS NOT A SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION; TO PROHIBIT A PRINCIPAL FROM DENYING A TEACHER'S REMOVAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS WHILE MAINTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT PENDING SATISFACTION OF READMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNLESS THE TEACHER CONSENTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY INCIDENT REPORTING BY THE TEACHER, DOCUMENTED PARENTAL NOTICE BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE TEACHER IDENTIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN, SAFETY OR BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTED AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION BEFORE READMISSION; TO REQUIRE CONFERENCES AND WRITTEN BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLANS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO REQUIRE ESCALATING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER MAXIMUM DISCIPLINARY MEASURES; TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT A TEACHER APPEAL PROCESS, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS, TIMELY DETERMINATIONS, WRITTEN DECISIONS AND CONTINUED EXCLUSION PENDING APPEAL ABSENT TEACHER CONSENT; TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST TEACHERS FOR GOOD-FAITH EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE PROMPT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION; TO PROVIDE PRESUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHIN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO CLARIFY THAT NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IS CREATED; TO REQUIRE LOCAL POLICY ADOPTION, ANNUAL TRAINING, RECORDKEEPING AND AGGREGATE REPORTING TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE FINDINGS AND PROGRAM PURPOSES TO ADDRESS CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-9-71, 37-11-1, 37-11-18.1, 37-11-55 AND 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES, DUE PROCESS STANDARDS, CLASSROOM PLACEMENT SAFEGUARDS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, STUDENT CONDUCT CODE PROVISIONS, TEACHER REMOVAL AND READMISSION PROCEDURES AND EDUCATOR IMMUNITY AND LIMITATIONS RELATED TO DISCIPLINE AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD SERVICEMEMBERS MEDICAL READINESS ACT; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD TRICARE PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO AWARD GRANTS TO REIMBURSE CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD FOR THE COST OF PREMIUMS FOR INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE THROUGH THE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PROGRAM AND/OR THE TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THE ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI MILITARY DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF MISSISSIPPI TO PROVIDE A REPORT ON THE PROGRAM TO THE LEGISLATURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-39-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MONIES IN THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND THAT MAY BE USED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO DEFRAY THE BOARD'S EXPENSES IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, PROVIDE THAT PERSONS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE TRAINING REQUIRED FOR A UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HEALTH SERVICES TECHNICIAN AND THEN COMPLETED TWO YEARS OF CLINICAL EXPERIENCE THAT INVOLVES PROVIDING DIRECT PATIENT CARE, SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION TO BE LICENSED AS A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 3-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE NOVEMBER 9 AS GOLD STAR FATHER'S DAY; 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 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES 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 3-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF JANUARY IN MISSISSIPPI AS NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-133, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK THEFT BUREAU OFFICERS TO RETAIN THEIR PERSONAL SIDEARM UPON RETIREMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ESTEEMED AND LAUDABLE LEGISLATIVE CAREER AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE MOST HONORABLE, DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM TAYLORSVILLE, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE BLAINE H. "BO" EATON II.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LENGTH-OF-SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE ISSUANCE OF THE ARMED FORCES EXPEDITIONARY MEDAL TO VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED IN HONDURAS FROM 1981 THROUGH 1992.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE PROGRESS COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION IN LAMAR COUNTY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING AN AUTOMATED WATER METER SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO DEVELOP AN ELECTRONIC HARVEST REPORTING PROGRAM FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND HONORING ITS CENTURY OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.