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§ 37-13-1. Uniform system of free public schools - There shall be maintained a uniform system of free public...
§ 37-13-3. Doctrinal, sectarian or denominational teaching - No doctrinal, sectarian or denominational teaching shall be permitted in...
§ 37-13-4. Voluntary participation in prayer generally - It shall be lawful for any teacher or school administrator...
§ 37-13-6. Display of United States flag near public school buildings and in classrooms; student instruction in proper flag etiquette; daily recitation of pledge of allegiance at beginning of school day - "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States...
§ 37-13-7. Pledges of allegiance to United States and Mississippi flags - "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States...
§ 37-13-9. Curriculum committee - The state board of education is hereby authorized to appoint...
§ 37-13-10. Public elementary schools to provide instruction in cursive reading and writing; exceptions - The State Board of Education is authorized and directed to...
§ 37-13-19. Local school districts may allow course credit for completion of National Guard basic training to certain students - In addition to the curriculum otherwise required by law or...
§ 37-13-21. Health education programs - The State Board of Health and the various county health...
§ 37-13-41. Reports by school superintendents as to type and amount of work performed in each grade - All principals and/or superintendents of public schools in all school...
§ 37-13-59. Career education; state coordinator; cooperation by state colleges and universities - Pursuant to the provisions of Section 37-13-58, the state department...
§ 37-13-60. Career education; implementation of program by school districts; funding - In addition to all other authority, duties and powers the...
School Year and Attendance
§ 37-13-61. Date of opening and closing of school term; length of school term - The local school board shall have the power and authority...
§ 37-13-65. Closing of schools for holidays and emergencies - Upon application from the school board, the superintendent of schools...
§ 37-13-67. Length of school day - The number of hours of actual teaching which shall constitute...
§ 37-13-69. Observance of legal holidays - All public schools of this state may observe such legal...
Mississippi Compulsory School Attendance Law
§ 37-13-81. Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement; creation - There is created the Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement...
§ 37-13-83. Director; qualifications; responsibilities - The State Superintendent of Public Education shall appoint a director...
§ 37-13-85. Powers and duties - The Office of Compulsory School Attendance Enforcement shall have the...
§ 37-13-89. School attendance officers; qualifications; duties; salaries - Click to view Click to view Click to view Years...
§ 37-13-91. Compulsory school attendance requirements generally; enforcement of law - The parent, guardian or custodian of a compulsory-school-age child described...
§ 37-13-92. Alternative school program for compulsory-school-age students; placement of children in alternative school; transportation of students; expenses; annual report - 1. A strength needs assessment. 2. A determination of the...
Comprehensive School Health Education Program
§ 37-13-133. Professional and nonprofessional staff for program - Under the provisions of Section 37-13-131, the State Department of...
§ 37-13-134. Comprehensive School Health Education Program - For purposes of this paragraph (b), the term "psychomotor skills"...
Home Economics Programs
§ 37-13-151. Provision of programs of education by school districts; contents; approval - Before July 1, 1997, all local school districts shall provide...
§ 37-13-153. State funding for programs - State funding for the home economics programs required in Section...
§ 37-13-155. Application by school district or community/junior college district for funding to acquire and operate home economics training program for local community - Subject to the availability of funds appropriated therefor, any school...
Religious Matters in Public School Courses of Study
§ 37-13-161. Religious matters proper for inclusion in public school courses - Nothing in this code shall be construed to prevent any...
Sex and Abstinence Education
§ 37-13-173. Notice to parents; right to request inclusion of children in program of instruction; review of materials - Each school providing instruction or any other presentation on human...
§ 37-13-175. Application of Sections 37-13-171 and 37-13-173 to biological science courses - Nothing in Sections 37-13-171 and 37-13-173 shall apply to any...
Character Education
§ 37-13-181. Character education programs in public schools authorized - The local school boards of the public school districts, in...
§ 37-13-183. Assessment of students' understanding of character traits - Assessment of the students' understanding of the character traits chosen...
§ 37-13-185. Review of proposed character education programs by State Board of Education - The State Board of Education shall review the proposed character...
Civil Rights and Human Rights Education
§ 37-13-191. Legislative intent - Understanding the important role the Civil Rights Movement had on...
§ 37-13-193. Civil rights and human rights education in public schools authorized; guidelines to be implemented - The State Board of Education may make civil rights and...