# Mississippi SB 2294: Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. Mississippi SB 2294, Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Chris Johnson (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-04-08 (Approved by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-27). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2294-2026 - As of: 2026-10-27 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Mississippi SB 2294 - State: Mississippi - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. - Status: signed - Chamber: Senate - Introduced: 2026-01-19 - Last action: 2026-04-08, Approved by Governor - Sponsor: Chris Johnson (Republican) - Cosponsors: 1 - Subjects: Education, Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Touches household money: yes - Roll calls: 4 (347 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 9 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Evidence-based reading in schools: benefit, medium. Mississippi aligns reading standards for Grades K–8 with evidence-based methods. The state provides approved reading materials and assessment systems for Grades 4–8. Tests check reading at the start, middle, and end of the year, and include progress checks and tools to identify basic reading diffic… - More math help for students: benefit, medium. The state creates a math support program for public schools. Math coaches, with priority for Grades 2 through 6, support teaching from kindergarten through Grade 12. Beginning in 2026–2027, participating districts screen students in Grades K–5 at least three times a year. Students below benchmark g… - Reading help for struggling students: benefit, medium. Students in Grades 4–8 with reading difficulties get extra help matched to their needs. Schools must provide an individual reading plan within 30 days of identifying a deficiency. Parents must receive written notice within 10 calendar days, in their home language. Plans include goals, services, pro… - Balanced literacy barred in schools: cost, low. Public schools, state agencies, and people receiving state funds cannot use balanced literacy, including the three-cueing method, to teach reading. - Reading training for future teachers: cost, low. Candidates in specified Mississippi teacher-preparation programs must complete approved reading instruction training. The requirement applies to elementary, special education, and secondary candidates, as well as Grades 4–8 social studies, science, and English language arts candidates. Some candida… - Summer school cannot change failed grades: cost, low. A student who failed a grade before summer school cannot be promoted based on summer remediation. Districts may still offer summer help based on screening, assessments, progress data, or the state English language arts test. - Low-graduation schools must file plans: cost, low. Beginning July 1, 2027, Mississippi districts must track and report high school graduation rates. A high school with a graduation rate below 80% must send the state a detailed plan to improve its rate. - Financial literacy becomes a school requirement: mixed, medium. Beginning in 2027–2028, accredited schools, including public charter schools, must teach financial literacy in Grades 6–8. A district may also offer a financial literacy program to any student in Grade 10 or 11. Students in the graduating class of 2032 or later must pass a qualifying course to earn… - Charter schools follow public school rules: mixed, low. Charter schools and their boards must follow listed state rules when conducting school business. These include public meeting and records laws, certain student safety and attendance rules, and the financial literacy graduation requirement. ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Chris Johnson (Republican), Senate - Cosponsor: Sarita Simmons (Democratic), Senate ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-01 | House | Conference Report Adopted | pass | 121 | 0 | | | 2026-04-01 | Senate | Conference Report Adopted | pass | 52 | 0 | | | 2026-02-19 | House | Passed As Amended | pass | 122 | 0 | | | 2026-02-05 | Senate | Passed | pass | 52 | 0 | | ## Actions (26) - 2026-04-08: Approved by Governor (legislature) - 2026-04-06: Enrolled Bill Signed (House) - 2026-04-06: Enrolled Bill Signed (Senate) - 2026-04-01: Conference Report Adopted (Senate) - 2026-04-01: Conference Report Adopted (House) - 2026-03-31: Conference Report Filed (Senate) - 2026-03-31: Conference Report Filed (House) - 2026-03-31: Recommitted For Further Conf (Senate) - 2026-03-31: Recommitted For Further Conf (House) - 2026-03-30: Conference Report Filed (House) - 2026-03-30: Conference Report Filed (Senate) - 2026-03-23: Conferees Named Roberson,McCarty,Felsher (House) - 2026-03-17: Conferees Named DeBar,Boyd,Hill (Senate) - 2026-03-12: Decline to Concur/Invite Conf (Senate) - 2026-02-23: Returned For Concurrence (House) - 2026-02-19: Passed As Amended (House) - 2026-02-19: Amended (House) - 2026-02-19: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended (House) - 2026-02-19: DR - TSDPAA: AC To ED (House) - 2026-02-18: DR - TSDPAA: ED To AC (House) - 2026-02-06: Referred To Education;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency (House) - 2026-02-06: Transmitted To House (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Immediate Release (Senate) - 2026-02-05: Passed (Senate) - 2026-02-02: Title Suff Do Pass (Senate) - 2026-01-19: Referred To Education (Senate) ## Bill text - Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01.pdf) - Amendment No 1 to Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01_to_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01_to_Amend_01.pdf) - As Introduced: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.pdf) - As Passed: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294PS.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294PS.pdf) - Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted): [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf) - Enrolled: [HTML](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294SG.htm), [PDF](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294SG.pdf) ## Related bills - HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from. (signed) - HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General. (signed) - SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of. (signed) - SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals. (signed) - SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds. (signed) - SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority. (signed) ## Sources - [Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01.htm) - [Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01.pdf) - [Amendment No 1 to Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01_to_Amend_01.htm) - [Amendment No 1 to Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Amend_01_to_Amend_01.pdf) - [As Introduced (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.htm) - [As Introduced (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294IN.pdf) - [As Passed (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294PS.htm) - [As Passed (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294PS.pdf) - [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2294_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm) - [Committee Amendment No 1 (Adopted) (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/ham/SB2294_H_Cmte_Amend_01.pdf) - [Enrolled (HTML)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2294SG.htm) - [Enrolled (PDF)](https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294SG.pdf) ## Related - [HB 1653: Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certa…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1653-2026) - [HB 1924: Appropriation; Attorney General.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-HB1924-2026) - [SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3051-2026) - [SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospit…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3110-2026) - [SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special fund…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2917-2026) - [SB 3071: Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Auth…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB3071-2026) - [Mississippi bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/mississippi/bills) - [Mississippi state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/mississippi) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MS-SB2294-2026 (as of 2026-10-27).