MS SB2298 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: Failed on February 3 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-02-03 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Enact The "i Believe Act"; To Require The School Board Of Each School District To Adopt A Policy Regarding Daily, Voluntary Participation In Prayer And Bible Reading By Students; To Bring Forward Section 37-12-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Title
I Believe Act; enact to require school boards to adopt policies on daily, voluntary student prayer and Bible reading.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2026-01-19 | Senate | Referred To Education |
Code Citations
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2298.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2298IN.htm |
