Mississippi Senate Bill 2239: Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag.

Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

An Act To Amend Sections 37-12-5, 37-12-7, 37-12-11, 37-13-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Framed Copy Of The Ten Commandments Shall Be On Display In Every Classroom; To Set The Size Requirements For The Ten Commandments And The U.s. Flag That Must Be Displayed In Every Classroom; To Prohibit Staff And Faculty Of School Districts From Discrimination And Reprisal Based On Religious Views And Beliefs; To Provide That There Shall Be A Nondenominal Prayer Said At The Start Of Each School Day In Each Public And Charter School In The State; To Provide That Any Student Or Faculty Member Not Wishing To Take Part In The Daily Prayer Or Pledge Of Allegiance Shall Not Be Required To Participate; To Require That This Act Apply Beginning In The 2026-2027 School Year; And For Related Purposes.

Latest action

Died In Committee (2026-02-03)

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