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Mississippi GOP Blocks School Choice, Threatens Educational Progress

2/12/2026

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On February 10, 2026, a Journal Editorial Report analyzed the 2030 census implications for Democrats.
The report noted that Mississippi Republicans improved fourth-grade reading scores from 49th to 9th in 2024.
The GOP-led state Senate Education Committee voted to block a school choice bill that would have created an education savings account program.
Supported by House Speaker Jason White and GOP Governor Tate Reeves, the bill aimed to provide scholarships for 12,500 students in 2027.
This decision raises concerns about the future of educational progress in Mississippi.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, a Journal Editorial Report analyzed the 2030 census implications for Democrats.
The report noted that Mississippi Republicans improved fourth-grade reading scores from 49th to 9th in 2024.
The GOP-led state Senate Education Committee voted to block a school choice bill that would have created an education savings account program.
Supported by House Speaker Jason White and GOP Governor Tate Reeves, the bill aimed to provide scholarships for 12,500 students in 2027.
This decision raises concerns about the future of educational progress in Mississippi.