Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2: "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: "Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice. Primary sponsor: Jason White (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Jansen Owen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Education
- Transmitted To Senate
- Motion to Reconsider Tabled
- Motion to Reconsider Entered (Oliver, Roberson)
- Passed As Amended
- Amended
- Committee Substitute Adopted
- Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
- Referred To Education