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AI Summary
The Mississippi Future Innovators Act requires public high school students to earn credit in computer science or CTE courses with embedded computer science, satisfying certain state graduation requirements.
Business Impact
If you operate a public high school in Mississippi, you must ensure compliance with new computer science course requirements by 2029-2030 or face potential penalties.
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Introduced
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In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
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What This Means
The Mississippi Future Innovators Act aims to enhance computer science education by requiring public high school students to complete a course in computer science or a related CTE course. This legislation amends Section 37-13-205 to define 'career and technical education with embedded computer science course'.
Key Provisions
- Students must earn one credit in a computer science course or CTE with embedded computer science.
- Courses must include instruction on fundamental concepts of emerging technologies, including AI.
- The requirement applies to students entering ninth grade in the 2029-2030 school year.
- Credits earned will satisfy certain state graduation requirements without increasing them.
- The act amends Section 37-13-205 to define 'career and technical education with embedded computer science course' in Mississippi law.
Latest Legislative Action
Died In Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bennett | Primary |
| Bounds | Primary |
| Carpenter | Primary |
| Eubanks | Primary |
| Felsher | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Passage ·
Feb 11, 2026
120 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure curriculum includes required computer science courses
Who: Public high schools in Mississippi
Deadline: By the start of the 2029-2030 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties related to graduation eligibility
Who: Public high schools in Mississippi
Deadline: By the start of the 2029-2030 school year
Penalty: Potential penalties related to graduation eligibility
Train teachers to deliver computer science instruction
Who: School administrators
Deadline: By the start of the 2029-2030 school year
Penalty: Non-compliance may affect course approval
Who: School administrators
Deadline: By the start of the 2029-2030 school year
Penalty: Non-compliance may affect course approval
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The Mississippi Future Innovators Act establishes a requirement for public high school students to earn one unit of credit in either a high school computer science course or an industry-aligned career and technical education course with embedded computer science. The act amends Section 37-13-205 to define 'career and technical education with embedded computer science course'.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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