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HB 368

School curriculum; require students to receive additional instruction in healthy living.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Omeria Scott

Mississippi bill requiring schools to add healthy living instruction to curriculum; died in committee without advancing.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 368

Legislative bill overview

HB 368 would mandate additional instruction in healthy living for Mississippi students, though the bill text specifies what content areas this would cover. The bill was referred to the Education Committee in January 2025 but died in committee by early February, meaning it did not advance for further consideration.

Why is this important

Curriculum requirements directly affect what students learn and can shape public health outcomes, educational priorities, and resource allocation in schools. Debates over health education content—whether covering nutrition, exercise, mental health, sexual health, or other topics—often reflect broader disagreements about parental rights, educational standards, and the role of schools in student development.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum scope and content: Disagreement over what "healthy living" encompasses and whether certain health topics are appropriate for school instruction
  • Parental involvement and oversight: Questions about parental notification, opt-out provisions, and who decides curriculum content
  • Resource allocation: Concerns about whether schools have sufficient funding, teacher training, and classroom time to add new instructional requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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