Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2493: Public schools; require each school to employ licensed mental health counselor, with whom students shall meet once a year.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2493 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi Senate on January 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public schools; require each school to employ licensed mental health counselor, with whom students shall meet once a year. Primary sponsor: Jackson. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Justin Pope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“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;Appropriations