SB2704: Civic literacy requirement for high school students; require before enrolling in college or university in this state.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Require Students In High School To Earn The Civic Literacy Requirement Before Enrolling In A Public Community College Or University In This State; To Amend The Civic Literacy Requirement For Postsecondary Education To Include Both An Assessment And A Course Of Instruction; To Require The Character Development Curriculum For Public School Students In The 11th And 12th Grades To Include Instructions On Voting Using The Primary And General Election Ballot; To Amend Sections 37-13-181, 37-13-183 And 37-13-185, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; And For Related Purposes.